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AV54 FXU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,752 mi
Last recorded127,752 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 FXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,752 miles

Central Heat shield insecure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak Oil filter corroding ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 122,179 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,919 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 113,702 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pedal application soft

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 105,537 miles

engine oil level very low. Top up 1.5 lt oil

front washer jets, poor aim!

small splits in both front wiper blades, will require attention soon.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 105,537 miles

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

engine oil level very low. Top up 1.5 lt oil

front washer jets, poor aim!

small splits in both front wiper blades, will require attention soon.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 81,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,917 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,585 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,090 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,020 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 37,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FXU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV54 FXU, 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 AV54 FXU registered?

AV54 FXU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is AV54 FXU safe to buy?

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