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AO04 ATX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

71,726 mi
Last recorded71,726 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 71,726 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 71,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 71,595 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill @ Rear Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi To Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill @ Rear Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Pipe Angled In A Manner Likely To Shear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 63,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 55,509 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 55,506 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 37,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2023 37,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 33,313 miles

Nearside Rear Part worn tyre fitted, DOT4915, 2015 MY tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE Should be replaced, kinked at join to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, OLD TYRE, DOT1604 (5.2.3 (e))

Spare wheel fitted, tyre size the same. OLD tyre, 2004,MY

Fail 20 May 2022 33,293 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE Should be replaced, kinked at join to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, OLD TYRE, DOT1604 (5.2.3 (e))

Spare wheel fitted, tyre size the same. OLD tyre, 2004,MY

Pass 18 May 2021 27,511 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 27,511 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 27,152 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 27,152 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 26,746 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 26,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2018 26,082 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 26,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 24,656 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 24,656 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 23,236 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 23,236 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 21,504 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 19,772 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 17,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 15,516 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 18 May 2011 13,543 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 11,395 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 9,250 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 7,076 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 5,225 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 ATX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 ATX, 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 ATX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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