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EG53 AVP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,780 mi
Last recorded60,780 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 AVP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 60,780 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 60,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 55,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 53,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 53,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,091 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 51,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 49,608 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 49,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 47,045 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 47,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 43,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wiper blades smearing

Coolant leak from thermostat housing ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre feathering on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2017 39,531 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 39,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 34,928 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 34,928 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of perishing cracking on side wall

offside front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,193 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,473 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 28,473 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,533 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 21,373 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 21,373 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,118 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,814 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 16,825 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,116 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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EG53 AVP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EG53 AVP, 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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EG53 AVP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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