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AY05 HWC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,085 mi
Last recorded86,085 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 86,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,912 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 82,912 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 78,607 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 69,617 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 29 Nov 2014 59,083 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,433 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroding

nearside from tyre has small cut in side. not down to cords

oil leak from gearbox

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,330 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

oil leak on gear-box

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 21 Aug 2012 42,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak on gear-box

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

exhaust corroding

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,923 miles

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

exhaust corroding

oil leak on gear-box

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 25 Aug 2011 38,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs badly corroding on inner contact areas

front tyres feathering on outer edges

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/f tyre perishing and cracking up

oil leak on gear-box

rear tyres starting to perish and crack up,feathering on outer edges and have multiple small cuts in tread area

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,994 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,938 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 24,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,613 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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AY05 HWC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY05 HWC, 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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AY05 HWC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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