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AO04 REU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

106,493 mi
Last recorded106,493 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 REU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 106,493 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 106,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 101,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 101,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up excessive play in the road wheel and its likely it will detach (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 96,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe becoming corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint gaiter becoming perished and cracking. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes becoming corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 96,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 86,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel cylinder to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel cylinder to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2021 86,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel cylinder to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel cylinder to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2020 78,953 miles

hubcaps fitted

Central stop light is not working

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2020 78,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central stop light is not working

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi-hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi-hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 75,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi-hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi-hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 71,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,955 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 69,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine fault light on?

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,870 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 66,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,527 miles

slight blow from exhaust rear box?

Fail 10 Jul 2015 63,527 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

slight blow from exhaust rear box?

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 57,297 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,544 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,212 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 49,212 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,699 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,232 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 REU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 REU, 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 REU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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