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AV53 ZYU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

180,014 mi
Last recorded180,014 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZYU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 180,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 174,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly wearing on the edges

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

Offside Front Tyre is slightly wearing on the inner edge

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2023 174,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly wearing on the edges

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

Offside Front Tyre is slightly wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2022 168,119 miles

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

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 8 Jan 2022 168,111 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 29 Jan 2021 160,496 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 160,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 152,409 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 152,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour too white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour is too white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 142,849 miles

Front both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

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

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 28 Jan 2019 142,845 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

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

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2018 133,614 miles

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

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 125,809 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Some small chips in the windscreen

Corrosion some brake pipes

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 21 Jan 2016 121,633 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 115,999 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 111,248 miles

exhaust heat shield is loose

small crack in front windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f has a slight brake bind

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,827 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,156 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,594 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 70,269 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,099 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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 41,076 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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AV53 ZYU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 ZYU, 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 ZYU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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