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AO04 AKP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,379 mi
Last recorded142,379 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AKP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 142,379 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 131,147 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,130 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 110,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 100,781 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 98,204 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 96,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 96,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,651 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,647 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 89,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,640 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 72,832 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,814 miles

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 AKP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AKP, 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 AKP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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