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AV54 MTK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,624 mi
Last recorded139,624 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 MTK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 139,624 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet stand missing

boot floor has slight corrosion

centre exhaust to rear silencer heat shield slightly loose

drivers seat cannot be reclined due to broken handle

rear silencer join corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 139,489 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet stand missing

boot floor has slight corrosion

centre exhaust to rear silencer heat shield slightly loose

rear silencer join corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 125,438 miles

Both front tyres 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

Fail 6 Oct 2017 125,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Both front tyres 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 113,802 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 113,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,316 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 102,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 87,599 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 15 Oct 2014 87,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,022 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 70,021 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 61,478 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,478 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,919 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

wipers split but still clearing screen

Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,999 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 39,160 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,160 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 31,277 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 MTK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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