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AJ04 TAU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,431 mi
Last recorded57,431 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 TAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 57,431 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 57,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,699 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 53,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,397 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 51,397 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,549 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,009 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,919 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,018 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 22,017 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,647 miles

both rear tyres are waring on outer edges,nearside is close to limit

Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,507 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,280 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 7,005 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

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 TAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

AJ04 TAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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