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AJ04 MVW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,221 mi
Last recorded70,221 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 70,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low !!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low !!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low !!! (1.1.13 (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 Lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low !!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 68,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 68,978 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hood catch faulty

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 67,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 67,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,397 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 65,397 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,023 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse light lamp damaged !!

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 64,023 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse light lamp damaged !!

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 58,817 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 58,753 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,255 miles

n/s f side repeater outer casing missing

Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,263 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,957 miles

slight damage off side front inner wheel arch cover

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,939 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 44,082 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,181 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 38,913 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,204 miles

both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

both front wiper blades poor

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 MVW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AJ04 MVW, 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 AJ04 MVW registered?

AJ04 MVW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 May 2004.

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