MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear outer sill excess corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and low (5.2.3 (e))
Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear from brake brake drum to brake hose corrosion recommend (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear from brake drum to brake hose corrosion recommend (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear next to suspension mounting and exhaust heated shield corrosion recommend (1.1.11 (c))
advisory gearbox mounting worn
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear by brake drum back plate corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear by drum back plate corroded (1.1.11 (c))
advisory gearbox mounting worn
n/s/f cv boot clip slight seep of grease
n/s/r tyre worn smooth outside edge
o/s/f brake pipe slighty corroded
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
rear tyres perished
rear tyres worn close to legal limit
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front inner wing wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front slight leak of grease inner clip (2.5.C.1a)
advisory both rear tyres are deteriorated age cracking preished
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear exhaust box heat shield insecure
rear exhaust box outter skin corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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AX53 EPL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AX53 EPL, 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 AX53 EPL registered?
AX53 EPL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is AX53 EPL safe to buy?
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