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AX53 PWL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,709 mi
Last recorded93,709 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 PWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 93,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,008 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 75,008 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,395 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 69,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle and insecure (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,030 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,557 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 57,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,110 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 52,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,630 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,894 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,172 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 34,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,208 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 PWL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AX53 PWL, 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 PWL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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