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AO04 ULC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,059 mi
Last recorded96,059 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 ULC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 96,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 84,324 miles

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

both front seat tilt mechanisms faulty

Fail 10 Dec 2019 84,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front seat tilt mechanisms faulty

Pass 2 Jan 2019 80,898 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 61,011 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 51,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 45,086 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

coolant low

Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear wheel bearings getting noisey

Fail 8 Dec 2014 38,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel bearings getting noisey

Fail 12 Dec 2013 31,493 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 31,493 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 24,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,314 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,560 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 19,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,103 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,407 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 ULC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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