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AV54 VNB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,739 mi
Last recorded105,739 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 105,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 105,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 93,771 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 93,708 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 93,706 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2021 79,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 79,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 73,170 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 73,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,857 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 57,857 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 48,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 35,643 miles

Nearside rear tyre becoming perished.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 35,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre becoming perished.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,455 miles

1.o/s/f tyre worn to limit on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,405 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,274 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,691 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 19,744 miles

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,830 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 VNB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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