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AO04 AFY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,485 mi
Last recorded144,485 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 144,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 141,285 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 141,285 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 137,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 134,543 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

coolant leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 116,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2014 116,944 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,607 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

wheel rims slight distortion

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,768 miles

all wheel rims slight distortion

Fail 11 Sep 2012 89,768 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,212 miles

Advise engine lite illuminated

Fail 16 Sep 2010 70,205 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,205 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant level low

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 14 May 2009 54,809 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 54,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,129 miles

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

rear centre high level brake lamp inop

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,483 miles

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)

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 AFY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AFY, 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 AO04 AFY registered?

AO04 AFY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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