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AV54 XRU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,617 mi
Last recorded130,617 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 130,617 miles

AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY LOOSE

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged CHAFED (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

EXHAUST HITS FLOORAN

Nearside Front SEAT BACK MECHANISM FAULTY

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear AXLE BUSHES HAVE PLAY

Fail 13 Nov 2019 130,617 miles

AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY LOOSE

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged CHAFED (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

EXHAUST HITS FLOORAN

Nearside Front SEAT BACK MECHANISM FAULTY

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear AXLE BUSHES HAVE PLAY

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 125,103 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 125,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 120,283 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 116,149 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 116,149 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 110,302 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 110,302 miles

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

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 3 Oct 2014 97,353 miles

NSF tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2013 88,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 88,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 82,591 miles

bottom engine rubber spliting

corrosion on both rear suspension road springs

corrosion on exhaust system fixing support brackets

surface corrosion on both front suspension springs

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 76,329 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 6 Nov 2010 67,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cuts in treads of n/s/r, o/s/r and o/s/f, not resulting in cords exposed

Pass 14 Nov 2009 57,053 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 57,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,589 miles

O/S/R tyre has minor damage to outer side wall.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 31,072 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 XRU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 December 2004.

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