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AP04 LLK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

184,654 mi
Last recorded184,654 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 LLK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 184,654 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s rear beam bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas /rear axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Washers weak operation

rear suspension beam rusty/corroded

seat belts slow to retract

upper stop light inoperative

Pass 22 Oct 2024 178,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 168,711 miles

Coolant leak Heater pipe - bulkhead area

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Washers switch/operation intermittently working

Fail 6 Nov 2023 168,583 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear + slightly damaged/bent (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear + slightly damaged/bent (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Heater pipe - bulkhead area

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Washers switch/operation intermittently working

Pass 3 Nov 2022 157,341 miles

brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 146,767 miles

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 146,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 139,932 miles

EXHAUST HEAT LIKELY TO BECOME DETACTED

IDLE SPEED HIGH BUT WITHIN EMISSION TESTING LIMITS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,923 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 121,187 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edges close to the wear bars

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 5 Nov 2018 121,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above exhaust heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres worn on the inner edges close to the wear bars

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,209 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished in treads

coolant level below minimum

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front road wheel inner lip slightly distorted

Fail 6 Nov 2017 111,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished in treads

coolant level below minimum

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front road wheel inner lip slightly distorted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 102,003 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 92,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in inner wrack

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,847 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 88,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,840 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 25 Oct 2013 80,699 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 66,571 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,099 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 6 Oct 2011 51,099 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,412 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 34,405 miles

wipers smear

Pass 16 May 2009 19,442 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 13,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 10,949 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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AP04 LLK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LLK, 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 LLK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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