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AO04 FEF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,124 mi
Last recorded118,124 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FEF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 118,124 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,549 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,383 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,128 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,842 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,742 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 73,742 miles

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,265 miles

hi-level stop lamp not working.

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 66,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hi-level stop lamp not working.

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 53,091 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,091 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,597 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,888 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,330 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,294 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,045 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,542 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,377 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 FEF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

AO04 FEF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is AO04 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 FEF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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