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AP04 HNV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

213,846 mi
Last recorded213,846 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 HNV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 213,846 miles

injector blow

Fail 28 Mar 2022 213,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

injector blow

Pass 31 Mar 2021 206,297 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 206,296 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 201,422 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 201,421 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 189,571 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 189,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 176,389 miles

All suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides Front & Rear suspension coil springs corroding

Both sides rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs show wear

Fuel feed pipes starting to corrode

Power steering pipe starting corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2017 165,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly distorted

all suspension coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2016 150,894 miles

Rear coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs worn

Fuel pipes corroding

Power steering pipes corroding

Slight play & roughness in both sides rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2015 138,349 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers slight smearing

fuel pipes slight corrosion

lower gear box mount worn

power steering pipe slight corrosion

rear coil springs starting to corrode

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 125,377 miles

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

both front brake disc's wearing a lip

o/s/r tyre wearing heavily on inner and outer edge

Fail 11 Jul 2014 125,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake disc's wearing a lip

o/s/r tyre wearing heavily on inner and outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 111,235 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 111,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,973 miles

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

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

hub caps fitted retainers not checked

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking and split

rear springs heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 92,176 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 92,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,950 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 59,741 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,741 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 44,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,630 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 30,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 39,155 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine niosy

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r wing scrated

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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AP04 HNV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AP04 HNV, 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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AP04 HNV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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