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AD53 VNJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,455 mi
Last recorded64,455 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VNJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 64,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear offside flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 58,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 12 Mar 2025 58,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 54,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 54,639 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 54,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 48,777 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 48,558 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 47,340 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 46,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 44,032 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 44,032 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated only had 08lbs pressure (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 39,681 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2017 37,570 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe corroded and weak at weld

Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,108 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,358 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 33,358 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 31,760 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 29,226 miles

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

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

puncture to nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,045 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,478 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,267 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 21,267 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 17,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

tracking needs adjusting. cenrte exhaust pipe must change when replacing rear box.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,718 miles

tracking needs adjusting. cenrte exhaust pipe must change when replacing rear box.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 11,141 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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AD53 VNJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AD53 VNJ, 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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AD53 VNJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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