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AX53 FSE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,820 mi
Last recorded134,820 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FSE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 134,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 127,532 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 127,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 121,832 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 121,832 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x stonechips (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 106,526 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

stonechip in `B`zone of front windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,470 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,283 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 93,283 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 87,054 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,427 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 80,427 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,829 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 67,924 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,280 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,153 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 43,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,108 miles

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

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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AX53 FSE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

AX53 FSE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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