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AV54 RWU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,764 mi
Last recorded96,764 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,764 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 96,764 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,232 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 80,232 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 70,111 miles

engine and gearbox rusty

front brake discs rusty

rear coil spring rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2018 70,101 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine and gearbox rusty

front brake discs rusty

rear coil spring rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,720 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 63,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,610 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Centre stop lamp notworking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advanced corrosion to :- front suspension parts,front sub-frame,front brake calipers/hubs,rear axle,lower part of each rear road spring

centre stop lamp notworking

front wiper blade worn ,recommend their replaced

Fail 29 Aug 2015 63,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advanced corrosion to :- front suspension parts,front sub-frame,front brake calipers/hubs,rear axle,lower part of each rear road spring

centre stop lamp notworking

front wiper blade worn ,recommend their replaced

Pass 4 Sep 2014 63,493 miles

centre stop lamp notworking

corrosion to both rear road springs

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Fail 4 Sep 2014 63,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp notworking

corrosion to both rear road springs

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Fail 20 Jul 2013 63,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 63,369 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,028 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,330 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,172 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 41,168 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,664 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,488 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,590 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 24,590 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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 RWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

AV54 RWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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