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AK04 XCT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,687 mi
Last recorded127,687 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XCT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 127,687 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Axle mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,796 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearing excessive. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 122,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearing excessive. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 119,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 114,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 110,336 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 110,336 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,591 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,172 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,216 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,281 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,005 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,644 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,051 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 50,048 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,205 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,674 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,313 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,096 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 XCT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 XCT, 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 XCT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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