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A22 EXW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests61 (49 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate80.3%

Mileage

139,674 mi
Last recorded139,674 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 EXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

49 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 139,674 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 139,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2026 93,221 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 121,501 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,340 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 89,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 138,766 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 138,765 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2024 106,866 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 136,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,324 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 83,296 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component likely to fail wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 100,838 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 100,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 135,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 82,067 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 133,033 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,937 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion to fuel tank straps

surface corrosion to various points on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2021 131,990 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff mount

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre prop bearing mounts (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,083 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,393 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2020 81,393 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 128,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre cutting out on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,445 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,302 miles

Front tyres are wearing close to limits + damage to side walls.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 125,106 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 125,106 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 70,312 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,143 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 120,427 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 67,531 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,871 miles

Both rear spring top mount insulators perished

Nearside front shock absorber knocking but no play.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 111,061 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,733 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,811 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 58,211 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,552 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 93,828 miles

Coolant level low

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Fail 30 Sep 2014 48,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 89,717 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,260 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn thin on edges

T.C light on

Fail 29 Aug 2013 40,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn thin on edges

T.C light on

Pass 22 Jan 2013 86,183 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,641 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,084 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 25,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 25,708 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,535 miles

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

front inner discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,934 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2010 18,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2010 68,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,980 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)

head light aim slightly low

Pass 26 Jan 2009 60,969 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,809 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,104 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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A22 EXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 61 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.3%.

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 A22 EXW, 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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A22 EXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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