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AK04 HUP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,453 mi
Last recorded139,453 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 139,453 miles

Nearside Front front seat back upright rest cannot be released to gain access to seat belts

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe leading to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe leading to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front front seat back upright rest cannot be released to gain access to seat belts

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded within 30 cm of subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gained access to test rear seat belts between front seats

Fail 2 Sep 2025 139,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. unable to move drivers sear forward or backwards (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively due to blade being excessively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front front seat back upright rest cannot be released to gain access to seat belts

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe leading to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipe leading to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front front seat back upright rest cannot be released to gain access to seat belts

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded within 30 cm of subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

gained access to test rear seat belts between front seats

Pass 30 Aug 2024 135,717 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2023 131,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 126,881 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 123,401 miles

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

Offside Rear van tyre fitted

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 123,401 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear van tyre fitted

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 120,633 miles

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))

Slight coolant leak

Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,898 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,815 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 46,159 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,508 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,066 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,375 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,539 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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AK04 HUP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK04 HUP, 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 HUP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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