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AV54 RWL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,773 mi
Last recorded133,773 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 RWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 133,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 133,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 131,120 miles

Engine Management Light ON.

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front seat upright position hatch not functional

Oil leak ()

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides axle bushes (2.5.A.1a)

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 131,118 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Engine Management Light ON.

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front seat upright position hatch not functional

Oil leak ()

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides axle bushes (2.5.A.1a)

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 125,729 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 125,724 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 118,966 miles

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

engine light on

heat shield loose

n/s door mirror

wiper blades

Pass 26 Sep 2014 108,203 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,057 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,024 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,959 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 52,888 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 45,238 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 33,920 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 RWL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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