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AX53 RBY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,875 mi
Last recorded106,875 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 106,875 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light on

exhaust corroded & flexy joint worn

exhaust mounts made of locking wire

front seat tilt handles missing

Fail 21 Jul 2017 106,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mount broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light on

exhaust corroded & flexy joint worn

exhaust mounts made of locking wire

front seat tilt handles missing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 103,896 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2016 103,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 94,576 miles

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

non matching wheels fitted at the time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 73,335 miles

Front sets both locks faulty. unable to gain body Access/Exit for rear seats due to lock not working. N/S/F tyre tread low

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 73,335 miles

Front sets both locks faulty. unable to gain body Access/Exit for rear seats due to lock not working. N/S/F tyre tread low

Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,711 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 61,711 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 52,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 36,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,809 miles

Nearside 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 RBY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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