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AO04 USJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,293 mi
Last recorded105,293 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 USJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,293 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 99,837 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 99,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 93,972 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,653 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides -- axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 76,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides -- axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-section (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-section (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded / fractured (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 May 2014 57,233 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,232 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,981 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 49,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,895 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,661 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,837 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,907 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 6,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 6,287 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 6,265 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 USJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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