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AU04 XCW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,120 mi
Last recorded125,120 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XCW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 125,120 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil on gear box

Pass 9 Oct 2024 125,116 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 125,116 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 116,614 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 101,446 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,187 miles

Front windscreen, stone chip not affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush unbonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush unbonding (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 72,199 miles

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

Front windscreen, stone chip not affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush unbonding, allowing slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle mounting bush unbonding, allowing slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 65,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,068 miles

Central Rear high level stop lamp inoperative

Rear exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded, system gas tight

Fail 8 Mar 2019 53,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear high level stop lamp inoperative

Front fluctuation to brake readings on roller brake test

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded, system gas tight

Pass 6 Mar 2018 39,540 miles

oil on engine

smear from wipers

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen, no bigger than 40mm

wear to front brake discs and slight pitting to inner faces

Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,825 miles

o/s/f indicator faded

various brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,438 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,857 miles

no tow ball fitted at time of test

rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,926 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 30,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,280 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,867 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,047 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,905 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 22,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,704 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 XCW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 XCW, 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 XCW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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