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AV54 ETA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,836 mi
Last recorded114,836 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 ETA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 114,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 111,555 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 111,555 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 107,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 107,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hubcaps fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2020 99,614 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hubcaps fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 94,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 88,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,543 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 84,543 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2015 64,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,828 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 48,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,800 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,756 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 43,756 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,340 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 32,807 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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AV54 ETA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AV54 ETA, 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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AV54 ETA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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