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AV04 YXH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,039 mi
Last recorded131,039 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 YXH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 131,039 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 123,161 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 123,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 111,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Jun 2015 111,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall damaged.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust silencer blowing / corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 102,929 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,861 miles

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

aux. belt is excessively deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 74,425 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 74,401 miles

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

both fronts and n/s/r tyres are close to the wear indicators

Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,494 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,488 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 46,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,107 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 40,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,863 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,308 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 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 YXH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

AV04 YXH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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