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AO04 HJY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,216 mi
Last recorded81,216 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HJY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 81,216 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and has nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing/inner sill corroded; Attention required

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 80,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing/inner sill corroded; Attention required

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,951 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing rusted away and loose at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Drivers swept area. 1cm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 66,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 63,038 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 57,988 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 56,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,868 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,310 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 44,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,742 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 7 Feb 2014 36,732 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,670 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,580 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,465 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,292 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 16,718 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,652 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,034 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 HJY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HJY, 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 HJY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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