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AD53 VOB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VOB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 127,885 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 127,885 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 122,818 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

rear exhaust heat shield is lose

small hole in nearside front inner cv boot

stone chip in the windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2016 122,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

rear exhaust heat shield is lose

small hole in nearside front inner cv boot

stone chip in the windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2015 119,054 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2014 117,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 115,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 113,781 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 108,753 miles

o/s rear suspension shocker dust cover come adrift

Fail 18 Jan 2012 108,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s rear suspension shocker dust cover come adrift

Pass 24 Jan 2011 99,477 miles

centre front screen stone chip in zone B legal at test

n/s front tyre inner tread area worn on legal limit strongly suggest change now or very soon

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area worn low close to legal limit eg n/s 2,8mm o/s 2.3mm suggest change now or soon

Fail 24 Jan 2011 99,477 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

centre front screen stone chip in zone B legal at test

n/s front tyre inner tread area worn on legal limit strongly suggest change now or very soon

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area worn low close to legal limit eg n/s 2,8mm o/s 2.3mm suggest change now or soon

Fail 23 Jan 2010 90,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2010 90,913 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 81,198 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,630 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 53,587 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 VOB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD53 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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