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AY04 ZHC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,084 mi
Last recorded144,084 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 144,084 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Oct 2014 143,980 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 131,849 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 120,449 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 109,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 109,277 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 104,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs poor

Pass 23 Mar 2011 104,533 miles

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

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

front discs poor

Pass 27 Feb 2010 100,532 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 81,782 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 81,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,300 miles

rear brakes imbalanced, wt x4, multi guards fitted, tyre pressures low, n/s rear wheel buckled and tyre uneven wear, centre brake light dissconnected

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,511 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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AY04 ZHC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

AY04 ZHC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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