MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/r o/s/rshock/absorbers outer covers insecure.
Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs early attension. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/r o/s/rshock/absorbers outer covers insecure.
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
high level stop light not working
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
high level stop light not working
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear tyre uneven tread wear
rear exhaust mounting defective
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear tyre uneven tread wear
rear exhaust mounting defective
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake travel
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre outer tread starting to wear
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r tyre outer tread starting to wear
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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AX53 UYH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 UYH, 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 UYH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 February 2004.
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