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AV54 VNU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,960 mi
Last recorded142,960 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 142,960 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 142,954 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 136,066 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 135,988 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O / S FRONT TO REAR AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML LIGHT IS ON , (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits C/O TOO HIGH , ENGINE LUMPY AT IDLE (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 131,167 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 131,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 125,172 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 115,690 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust very rusted

Fail 23 Apr 2016 115,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear rear exhaust very rusted

Pass 9 May 2015 97,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2015 97,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 82,717 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,594 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,663 miles

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

center brake light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,890 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 53,890 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,021 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,845 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,627 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,584 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 22,584 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 VNU 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 66.7%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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