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AW04 FTN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,622 mi
Last recorded95,622 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 FTN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 95,622 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 95,622 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 95,549 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,211 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,849 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 90,849 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 87,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,936 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 82,936 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,707 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,698 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,454 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 63,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,943 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 57,943 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,009 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,321 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade clearing, but juddering in operation

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,779 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 38,388 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,388 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,556 miles

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 4 Nov 2008 18,339 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 11,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 10,965 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 FTN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FTN, 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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What year was AW04 FTN registered?

AW04 FTN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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