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AO04 AEX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,034 mi
Last recorded103,034 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AEX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 103,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil filter corroded not leaking at present

Fail 20 Mar 2019 96,595 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected cracked and chipped (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil filter corroded not leaking at present

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 82,649 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 82,649 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 74,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 64,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,545 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,876 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,824 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 40,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 33,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 33,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,508 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 22,508 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,241 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 8,519 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in rear tyre

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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AO04 AEX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AO04 AEX, 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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AO04 AEX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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