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AU04 XBC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,377 mi
Last recorded108,377 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XBC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 108,377 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 108,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Break flexi insecure

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 102,986 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 99,556 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,296 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

Corrosion to rear coil springs and underside of vehicle @rear

Front bumper `loose` but secure

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s lower ball joint gaiter worn

Fail 23 Nov 2022 94,294 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Centre brake lamp not working

Corrosion to rear coil springs and underside of vehicle @rear

Front bumper `loose` but secure

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s lower ball joint gaiter worn

Pass 20 Nov 2021 91,369 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 89,976 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 89,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,678 miles

Rear road springs corroded

Slight damage Nearside rear wheel

Fail 14 Nov 2018 88,611 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear road springs corroded

Slight damage Nearside rear wheel

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,787 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 74,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,756 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,442 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,130 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,256 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,145 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,144 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,200 miles

N/s front & n/s rear tyre sidewalls kerbed

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,596 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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AU04 XBC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU04 XBC, 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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AU04 XBC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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