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AO04 AFJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,045 mi
Last recorded104,045 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,045 miles

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

front exhaust flexy damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2020 103,975 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

front exhaust flexy damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,481 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 99,481 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,434 miles

driver & passenger seats do not tilt forwards

Fail 22 Mar 2018 96,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15/V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

driver & passenger seats do not tilt forwards

Pass 10 Mar 2017 92,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 92,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape 195/50/15/V (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 86,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,619 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,685 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,398 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 54,195 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,195 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,198 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,565 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,810 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 28,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,651 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,783 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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AO04 AFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AO04 AFJ, 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 AFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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