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AV04 SHZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,584 mi
Last recorded115,584 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 SHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 115,584 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 115,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/r15 pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 108,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (offside drive shaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 104,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,703 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 89,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from the gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 89,832 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from the gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Dec 2020 86,750 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 86,749 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,319 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 84,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 78,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 72,086 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 72,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 64,781 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy (4.2.A.1a)

dry signs coolant loss from thermostat housing and water pump areas

engine cover

front wipers smeary and wear indicators yellow

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

timing belt history???

Fail 5 Jan 2017 64,781 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy (4.2.A.1a)

dry signs coolant loss from thermostat housing and water pump areas

engine cover

front wipers smeary and wear indicators yellow

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

timing belt history???

Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,889 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 56,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,629 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 41,477 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,735 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 28,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,011 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 25,011 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 20,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,772 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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AV04 SHZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV04 SHZ, 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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AV04 SHZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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