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AY04 ZSZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,404 mi
Last recorded94,404 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 ZSZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 94,404 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity joint gaiter clips insecure but is preventing the ingress of dirt etc

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 94,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner constant velocity joint gaiter clips insecure but is preventing the ingress of dirt etc

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 94,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

both front fog lamps emit a different colour to standard

both front fog lights loose but not insecure

both rear light units tinted but show no less than 50% light

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,515 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,737 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,231 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 59,502 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 57,019 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,293 miles

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

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

engine misfires

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,314 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 54,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

center brake lamp inop

front brake pads getting low

hand brake high

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,919 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,848 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 ZSZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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