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AX53 EPL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

125,854 mi
Last recorded125,854 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EPL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 125,854 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 125,811 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 123,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 120,529 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 117,646 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,633 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 115,633 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 112,753 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 110,447 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,718 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 106,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 103,827 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,910 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 90,161 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 90,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,173 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,850 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,926 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,457 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,739 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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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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AX53 EPL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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