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AF04 TXJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,605 mi
Last recorded77,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 TXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 77,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 76,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a 2005 DOT code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 75,508 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 74,191 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,617 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches in centre of glass. (3.2 (a) (i))

High level stop light inoperative.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover cracking/perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS and NS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light inoperative - Non Testable item due to vehicles age.

Fail 13 Jun 2022 72,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches in centre of glass. (3.2 (a) (i))

High level stop light inoperative.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover cracking/perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size 175/65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS and NS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light inoperative - Non Testable item due to vehicles age.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF, NSF, OSR and NSR all corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both OS and NS cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge, also slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS and NS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light inop, non - testable item due to vehicle age.

Pass 15 Jun 2020 69,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on extreme inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS and NS slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OS and NS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blowing at front pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 66,598 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blowing at front pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,162 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,654 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 61,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,660 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 58,660 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,486 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 48,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 44,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

nearside front indicator going white

suspect water pump noisy

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,903 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,084 miles

front number plate cracked

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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AF04 TXJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF04 TXJ, 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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AF04 TXJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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