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AV54 ZYE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

200,065 mi
Last recorded200,065 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 200,065 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 199,965 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 188,775 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 188,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 182,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 182,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 175,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front wheels ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 175,047 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front wheels ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 167,507 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 167,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 163,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 163,339 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 145,681 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 131,295 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 131,292 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 112,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 112,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 92,327 miles

(2) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

(5) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

(5) Rear exhaust deteriorated slightly.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 92,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

(2) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

(3) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

(5) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

(5) Rear exhaust deteriorated slightly.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 80,561 miles

(3) Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

(7) Exhaust deteriorated slightly.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 80,561 miles

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

(3) Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

(7) Exhaust deteriorated slightly.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,942 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Dec 2007 60,009 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 ZYE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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