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AV04 VSC

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,564 mi
Last recorded94,564 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VSC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,564 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks at engine

rear inner sill and chassis areas quite rusty and getting weak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 94,562 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Black smoke Verrry badness Void result (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint & gaitor torn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort poor effort both sides Possibly cables (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks at engine

rear inner sill and chassis areas quite rusty and getting weak

tailgate opened at time of test but now doesn't ??

Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,625 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 82,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2013 76,115 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,922 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 68,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,166 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

injector seals worn

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,293 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 39,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

major oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,889 miles

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

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

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 VSC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

AV04 VSC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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