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AO04 FFJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,715 mi
Last recorded180,715 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 180,715 miles

crack in screen

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2018 175,362 miles

crack in nearside front lower screen but not affecting the drivers view of the road

front brake pipes corroded

front link rods have slight play

handbrake has travel

lower engine mount has slight play

nearside front shock has slight misting of oil

offside rear brake has slight bind

oil leak

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 18 Apr 2017 166,213 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 153,383 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 19 Apr 2016 153,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

bad oil leak

front brake application slightly uneven

high level brake light not working

offside front linkrod slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2015 142,734 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 130,545 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 108,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 108,218 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,303 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 80,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,451 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 32,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 32,634 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,158 miles

front tyres on the legal limit and edges scrubbing out.

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 FFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

AO04 FFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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