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AO04 TWX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

132,874 mi
Last recorded132,874 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 TWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 132,874 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 132,800 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 127,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 127,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 116,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 116,351 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 100,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rears & Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 100,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rears & Both Rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,357 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 85,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,127 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,828 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 66,828 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system in inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,640 miles

grease on brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,254 miles

grease on brake pipes

Fail 13 Mar 2017 62,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

grease on brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,461 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,563 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,722 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 48,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,213 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 45,213 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,878 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 37,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,166 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 33,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,126 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 TWX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 TWX, 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 TWX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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