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AX53 RBU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,363 mi
Last recorded90,363 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 RBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,363 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 90,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,611 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 67,644 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,895 miles

coolant leaking from front of engine.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 59,895 miles

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

coolant leaking from front of engine.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 43,519 miles

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

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

expansion bottle leaking.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,519 miles

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

expansion bottle leaking.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,452 miles

offside rear tyre on the legal limit

Fail 5 Mar 2010 38,452 miles

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

offside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2009 27,942 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,902 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 14,202 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 RBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 RBU registered?

AX53 RBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is AX53 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 RBU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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