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AV04 VSE

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,276 mi
Last recorded117,276 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 117,276 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 117,207 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension and body slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 117,207 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension and body slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 115,616 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 115,597 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 107,028 miles

nearside front tyre bald on both edges

Pass 13 May 2011 97,880 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 97,879 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs worn, lipped advise replacing

Pass 10 May 2010 87,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2010 87,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2009 78,075 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

Fail 9 May 2009 78,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

chip in windscreen zone B

nearside front tyre on the legal limit and has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 10 May 2008 68,051 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 10 May 2008 68,051 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chip in windscreen zone B

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VSE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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