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AK04 HWJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,514 mi
Last recorded149,514 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 149,514 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 149,514 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 140,242 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 140,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 129,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,109 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 124,109 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 114,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight damage

Fail 26 Mar 2016 114,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight damage

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,407 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 105,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 95,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 95,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,722 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,827 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,423 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 46,423 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,566 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 25,636 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,636 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,231 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 HWJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HWJ, 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 AK04 HWJ registered?

AK04 HWJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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