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AV04 XJB

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,178 mi
Last recorded139,178 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2020 139,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2019 133,599 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 128,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s wing mirror cover missing

Fail 13 Jun 2018 128,657 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s wing mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,881 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

o/s wing mirror cover missing

Fail 12 Jul 2017 118,881 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

o/s wing mirror cover missing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 111,900 miles

O/S door mirror backing cover missing.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 111,900 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

O/S door mirror backing cover missing.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,892 miles

Nearside Front Worn on edges.

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 103,892 miles

Nearside Front Worn on edges.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,436 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on power steering pipes.

Minor chips on front screen.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 80,585 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 80,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,537 miles

Damage to front screen.

Front number plate cracked.

N/S/F and O/S/F door mouldings missing.

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Slight damage to O/S/F outer sill.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,537 miles

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

Damage to front screen.

Front number plate cracked.

N/S/F and O/S/F door mouldings missing.

N/S/F shock absorber gland worn.

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Slight damage to O/S/F outer sill.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,473 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs worn

Fail 30 Jul 2008 32,873 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs worn

Fail 8 Aug 2007 22,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,018 miles

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 XJB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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