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AW04 FNU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,782 mi
Last recorded120,782 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 FNU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 120,782 miles

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

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 118,475 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension bushes worn and perished

Pass 2 May 2024 114,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 110,736 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield slightly adrift

Pass 20 May 2022 109,945 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 109,226 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 106,510 miles

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

general corrosion on both chassis legs at rear

Pass 1 Jun 2019 103,083 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

wiper stalk has intermittent fault on quick clear/one touch setting

Fail 1 Jun 2019 103,083 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

wiper stalk has intermittent fault on quick clear/one touch setting

Pass 5 Jun 2018 98,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,200 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,717 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 93,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,473 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,750 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 86,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,581 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 82,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 77,987 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 72,148 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,343 miles

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

signs of water leak (thermostat housing)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,526 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,089 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,303 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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AW04 FNU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AW04 FNU, 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

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What year was AW04 FNU registered?

AW04 FNU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 August 2004.

Is AW04 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW04 FNU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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