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AO04 XLK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

130,584 mi
Last recorded130,584 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 XLK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 130,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 129,198 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 127,240 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel neck ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 127,240 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel neck ()

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 124,806 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 122,635 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 120,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Corrosion Near Sill

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 118,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 115,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 112,766 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,565 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 108,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,944 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,857 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,198 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 87,786 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

deterioation dots visable at wiper blades

exhaust heat shield corroded and adrift

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,603 miles

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 20 Mar 2008 46,969 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,882 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XLK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XLK, 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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What year was AO04 XLK registered?

AO04 XLK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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