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AO04 MFA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

63,524 mi
Last recorded63,524 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 63,524 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,344 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 59,343 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Power steering ram leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded/holed. Next to rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged/loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (next to fuel tank at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 51,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 48,945 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 48,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 47,299 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 45,451 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 44,066 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 44,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 41,478 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 41,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 38,729 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 38,729 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 36,084 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 36,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 35,001 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,816 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 33,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 31,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,843 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 25,754 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 25,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,048 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 19,732 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,615 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 16,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,334 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,968 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 MFA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFA, 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 MFA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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