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AJ04 SGV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,996 mi
Last recorded139,996 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 SGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 139,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 128,700 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 122,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 109,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear beam bushes worn and perished

Fail 12 May 2023 109,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear beam bushes worn and perished

Pass 12 May 2022 101,614 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 91,218 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 79,864 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 68,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 68,969 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,118 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside steering has slight play

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,649 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 32,649 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 32,273 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,099 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 28,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,085 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,602 miles

near side tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,101 miles

offside track rod inner joint to steering rack worn.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,408 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 8,321 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 SGV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

AJ04 SGV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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