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AX53 RFN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,431 mi
Last recorded78,431 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 RFN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 78,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 77,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 77,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 76,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 75,217 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,946 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 72,931 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,526 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 71,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,588 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 68,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 66,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,687 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,894 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 44,909 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 38,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,453 miles

handbrake cable support collars starting to break up.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 32,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cable support collars starting to break up.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,351 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 RFN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

AX53 RFN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is AX53 RFN safe to buy?

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