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AJ04 MMA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,046 mi
Last recorded119,046 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MMA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 119,046 miles

All brake pipes have surface corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated

Offside Front Drop link has slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 114,841 miles

Both registration plates deteriorated

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 114,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure Lower black section (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Both registration plates deteriorated

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 109,898 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Exhaust blow from middle to rear join

Pass 31 Aug 2022 105,551 miles

Recording device removed and placed in glove box

Small exhaust blow from middle to rear connection

Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,456 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

exhaust has a slight leak of gasses from center section

reg plates deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,298 miles

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

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

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

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Fail 9 Sep 2020 94,294 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Brake Hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Hose To Brake Cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Brake Hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,763 miles

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

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

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

Various Brake Pipes Corroded.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 84,758 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Various Brake Pipes Corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,348 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,032 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to back box pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 64,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad gone metal on metal (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to back box pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face had pad gone metal on metal (3.5.1i)

bonnet was hard to get to shut

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,796 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 56,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 46,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,188 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,288 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,754 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,735 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,322 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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AJ04 MMA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ04 MMA, 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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AJ04 MMA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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