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AY04 MVZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,289 mi
Last recorded131,289 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 MVZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 131,289 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine has oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 May 2020 131,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine has oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Apr 2019 121,393 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

reversing light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,619 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 111,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,457 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 104,083 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,972 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 92,972 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,176 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 82,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,835 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 75,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 27 Apr 2012 69,364 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 69,364 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 64,167 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 64,167 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 60,304 miles

Front 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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AY04 MVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AY04 MVZ, 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 AY04 MVZ registered?

AY04 MVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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