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AY04 ZGM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,228 mi
Last recorded111,228 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 ZGM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2020 111,228 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 111,228 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged both tyres worn on inner edges (smooth) has cords in cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,801 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 104,801 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 96,533 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 96,533 miles

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

Coolant leak hose clamp and expansion bottle ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,271 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,363 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 28 Feb 2014 76,713 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,748 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 72,748 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil level below miniumn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,928 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 58,019 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,019 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,842 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 49,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,224 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,018 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,172 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 2mm inner edge

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 ZGM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZGM, 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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AY04 ZGM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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