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AV53 YJL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,481 mi
Last recorded121,481 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YJL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 121,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion forming underside suspension components and both inner sills, not excessive at time of test

exhaust system corroded, slight leak between centre and rear sections

Pass 7 Dec 2019 115,523 miles

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

Nearside 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))

both front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes greased

corrosion forming on underside suspension components/offside rear coil spring/inner sill, not excessive at time of test

small exhaust leak between centre and rear sections

Pass 13 Dec 2018 106,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 101,032 miles

play at o/s track rod end ** n/s/f shock absorber wet ** blow rear exhaust join

Pass 17 Dec 2016 98,548 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 98,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2015 95,572 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 95,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 91,682 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 91,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Engine Mamanagment light on

Exhaust deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2013 88,482 miles

eml on @ dash

nsf tyre perished/ cracking

osf tyre perished/ cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2013 88,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre perished/ cracking

offside front tyre perished/ cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,076 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,568 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 79,568 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 75,088 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wipers split

nsf tyre sidewall heavily damaged[run flat]

Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,953 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,586 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 58,766 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres aprox at 2/3mm

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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AV53 YJL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV53 YJL, 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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AV53 YJL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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