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AV04 ZHL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

213,722 mi
Last recorded213,722 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 ZHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 213,722 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 213,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 193,358 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 176,694 miles

Nearside Front Front passengers seat tilt operation not functioning as handle not secure.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre Valve cracking along stem (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Drivers seat tilt operation non funtioning as handle insecure.

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 176,694 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passengers seat tilt operation not functioning as handle not secure.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre Valve cracking along stem (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Drivers seat tilt operation non funtioning as handle insecure.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 156,414 miles

Drivers seat does not tilt

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 7 May 2015 144,903 miles

Drivers seat back tilt mechanism control missing

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked in outer sidewall

Oil leak

Passenger front seat back tilt mechanism control missing

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

Fail 6 May 2015 144,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers seat back tilt mechanism control missing

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked in outer sidewall

Oil leak

Passenger front seat back tilt mechanism control missing

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

Pass 6 May 2014 131,400 miles

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.A.7)

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

Fail 3 May 2014 131,400 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 117,057 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 105,640 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 105,640 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 104,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 103,819 miles

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

slight noise on n/s/r

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,001 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,587 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 59,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,092 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 45,092 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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