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AO04 ZTX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

143,711 mi
Last recorded143,711 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 143,711 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 143,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 131,580 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 131,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 119,697 miles

exhaust corroded

high level stop light not working

Fail 29 Apr 2013 119,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

exhaust corroded

high level stop light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2012 109,639 miles

body damage

rear springs heavily corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2012 109,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

body damage

rear springs heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 100,637 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 100,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil filter very rusty ready to burst

Pass 3 May 2010 87,929 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2010 87,929 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 71,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,154 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,068 miles

oil leak from engine.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 40,068 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak from engine.

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 ZTX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ZTX, 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 ZTX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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