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AO04 ALU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,013 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 98,013 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 84,482 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 73,441 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear exhaust mounting brackets excessively corroded but are still fully supporting the system at the time of the test

offside door mirror outer casing missing but no sharp edges at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,441 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear exhaust mounting brackets excessively corroded but are still fully supporting the system at the time of the test

offside door mirror outer casing missing but no sharp edges at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oversized steering wheel cover fitted

rear brake imbalance

varios body trims missing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 71,495 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil filter rusted + leaking

oversized steering wheel cover fitted

rear brake imbalance

varios body trims missing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,147 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 67,147 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S Rear tyre tread low

Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,191 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 59,583 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 56,389 miles

accident damage to front and rear n/s of car.

possible upper strut turret damage due to accident damage n/s/f.possible cause of tyre wear.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 56,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

accident damage to front and rear n/s of car.

possible upper strut turret damage due to accident damage n/s/f.possible cause of tyre wear.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,986 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight accident damage to n/s/f and rear of vehicle.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,166 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 ALU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ALU, 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 ALU registered?

AO04 ALU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 2004.

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