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AD04 FTV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,273 mi
Last recorded107,273 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 FTV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 107,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

centre brake lamp inop

Fail 20 Jan 2026 107,272 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

centre brake lamp inop

Pass 15 Aug 2024 101,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Number of brake pipes corroded due to age (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Number of components corroded due to age (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 101,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Number of brake pipes corroded due to age (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Number of components corroded due to age (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,618 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 101,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 98,993 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 81,626 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 72,610 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,437 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 60,694 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 59,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,301 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,340 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 35,702 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 25,017 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts in the side wall but not down to the cords

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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AD04 FTV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD04 FTV, 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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What year was AD04 FTV registered?

AD04 FTV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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