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AV54 HBF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,039 mi
Last recorded113,039 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 HBF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 113,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,221 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 106,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 98,998 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 22 Oct 2016 98,998 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,876 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 89,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 89,872 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet release lever broken

fuel pipes corroded front to rear.

windscreen scratched by wiper blade

Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r bumper damaged.

slight play in steering rack mounts.

Fail 18 Oct 2014 86,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s/r bumper damaged.

slight play in steering rack mounts.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 83,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch not supported

rear bumper loose

Pass 27 Oct 2012 76,720 miles

Bonett release lever / cable difficult to operate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumper damaged / loose taped

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 65,734 miles

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

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

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 16 Oct 2010 55,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,163 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,624 miles

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

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

Wiper Blades Getting Old

Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,833 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 HBF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HBF, 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 HBF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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