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AV04 ZTS

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,487 mi
Last recorded97,487 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 ZTS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 97,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre brake lamp not working

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

power steering pipe by radiator insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,715 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 91,437 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 91,437 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 80,316 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 73,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bottom gearbox mount excessively deteriorated

nearside front bumper damage

offside rear quarter panel damage

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bottom gearbox mount excessively deteriorated

nearside front bumper damage

offside rear quarter panel damage

Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,314 miles

INJECTOR BLOW

Fail 11 Nov 2011 71,309 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

INJECTOR BLOW

Fail 9 Nov 2010 69,021 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,021 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 65,010 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 115,439 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 115,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 90,487 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 ZTS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

AV04 ZTS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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