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AO04 AUT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,638 mi
Last recorded103,638 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 AUT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 103,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 103,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 98,062 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 980,557 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 92,080 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 3 Jun 2021 91,863 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 22 May 2020 83,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2020 83,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2018 67,858 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 67,753 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 May 2017 59,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 53,677 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 49,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 46,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 41,647 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 37,629 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,629 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 28,642 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 27,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,989 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 24,768 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 20,686 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper is deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,686 miles

rear wiper is deteriorated

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 AUT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AUT, 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 AUT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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