CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP04 HTE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,796 mi
Last recorded86,796 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 HTE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2021 86,796 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking excessive oil leak around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav / mobile phone holder ()

reverse bulb inoperative

Pass 7 Dec 2019 82,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,712 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 75,997 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2017 75,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,448 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,839 miles

seat tilt/release not working

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,005 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,956 miles

exhaust corroding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

various damage around vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2013 53,955 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust corroding

rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

various damage around vehicle

Pass 4 May 2012 49,853 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 44,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 38,633 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 38,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 33,224 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 21,845 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP04 HTE 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 76.5%.

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 AP04 HTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP04 HTE?

You can check the full history of AP04 HTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP04 HTE registered?

AP04 HTE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 2004.

Is AP04 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP04 HTE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP04 HTE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP04 HTE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.