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AK04 BOU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,121 mi
Last recorded100,121 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BOU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 100,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount area/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount area / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,107 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,046 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 84,046 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,102 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 75,100 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,164 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,438 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 65,173 miles

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))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 65,173 miles

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

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 53,568 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,320 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Rear indicators lightly pale

exhaust box starting to corrode slightly

front flexi worn slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2017 51,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box to center section join (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Rear indicators lightly pale

exhaust box starting to corrode slightly

front flexi worn slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,860 miles

High level brake light inop

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,507 miles

both rear indicator bulbs pale in colour

n/s/r coil spring has heavy corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2015 44,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear indicator bulbs pale in colour

n/s/r coil spring has heavy corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Feb 2014 41,196 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,008 miles

some corrosion on both n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes

some corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 9 Mar 2012 34,920 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,920 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,462 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,500 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,815 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,285 miles

slight damage to n/s/f outer wheel rim

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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AK04 BOU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK04 BOU, 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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AK04 BOU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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