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AO04 HBZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,745 mi
Last recorded94,745 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 94,745 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 93,504 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 93,494 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 90,444 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,833 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 86,823 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 81,979 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 81,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 77,228 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 72,880 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,249 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,389 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,666 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 56,665 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,825 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 50,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 45,425 miles

signs of a coolant loss from water pump area and coolant low

Fail 15 Jul 2015 45,424 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

signs of a coolant loss from water pump area and coolant low

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,031 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,782 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,097 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 33,097 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,696 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,408 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,199 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,340 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,226 miles

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

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

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 HBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

AO04 HBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is AO04 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 HBZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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