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AV04 TFJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,057 mi
Last recorded82,057 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 TFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge of tread

Fail 25 Mar 2014 82,057 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge of tread

Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center brake lamp not working

offside front wiper blade judders in operation

Fail 19 Mar 2013 75,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center brake lamp not working

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge of tread

offside front wiper blade judders in operation

Fail 30 Mar 2012 69,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing at time of test

Nearside windscreen wiper split at ends

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,554 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing at time of test

Nearside windscreen wiper split at ends

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,786 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, Chips in front screen, Rear coil springs starting to corroded, n/s/f hub cap missing.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 55,944 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Rear coil springs starting to corrode, Chip in front screen, Nail in n/s/r tyre tread and outer wall worn, o/s/r tyre close to legal limit, Rear number plate worn,

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,944 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Rear coil springs starting to corrode, Chip in front screen, Nail in n/s/r tyre tread and outer wall worn, o/s/r tyre close to legal limit, Rear number plate worn,

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,447 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Exhaust starting to corrode, Nail in n/s/r tyre tread,

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2009 47,447 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Exhaust starting to corrode, Nail in n/s/r tyre tread,

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2008 37,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,042 miles

nearside front tyre worn bald on very outer edge

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AV04 TFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV04 TFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV04 TFJ registered?

AV04 TFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 April 2004.

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