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AD04 HHB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,783 mi
Last recorded102,783 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HHB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 102,783 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 102,783 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 98,513 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,776 miles

Exhaust mounting defective On rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,633 miles

Body damage

Exhaust flex joint casing worn

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

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

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

Hand brake lever has reserve travel

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Heat shield has movement

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,512 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, too flex rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside washers not working, nearside covers

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, too flex rust (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 22 May 2019 76,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four too flex, rust (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 18 May 2018 69,895 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 May 2018 69,895 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 May 2017 66,749 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck h-light aim/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

slight play in rack movement through baulkhead

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Pass 27 May 2016 58,859 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Front tyres both wear on edge

Nearside Front tyre scuffed

all tyres minor cracking

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

slight movement rack

Pass 20 May 2015 53,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

travel on parking brake

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 20 May 2015 53,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

travel on parking brake

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,168 miles

high level stop light not working

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 24 May 2013 46,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 43,782 miles

offside front driveshaft bearing appears noisey (rough when rotated).

Fail 20 May 2011 41,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres will soon require replacement

n/s front tyre down to 1.6mm outer eedge

nail in tread pattern n/s rear tyre

o/s drive shaft support bearing noisey may soon require attention

o/s fron t tyre down to 1.6mm outer edge

rear wiper blade worn

small staining steering rack

Pass 20 May 2011 41,213 miles

both front tyres will soon require replacement

n/s front tyre down to 1.6mm outer eedge

nail in tread pattern n/s rear tyre

o/s drive shaft support bearing noisey may soon require attention

o/s fron t tyre down to 1.6mm outer edge

rear wiper blade worn

small staining steering rack

Pass 25 May 2010 38,287 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,757 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 25,716 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 25,711 miles

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

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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 HHB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HHB, 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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AD04 HHB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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