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AO04 AUW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,005 mi
Last recorded117,005 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 117,005 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 117,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2024 114,776 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 112,466 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 110,235 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2021 105,199 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 100,897 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,295 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 95,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,620 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,389 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 79,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,447 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,246 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,369 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 45,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,074 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,463 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,548 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,252 miles

All tyres cracked/perished in treads.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 8,146 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 5,985 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 AUW 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 79.2%.

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 AUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO04 AUW registered?

AO04 AUW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is AO04 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 AUW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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