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AX04 VZD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,933 mi
Last recorded99,933 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VZD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 99,933 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 99,933 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 86,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 86,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,396 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, in axle saddles. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Securing bolt loose, in timing belt cover, risk of falling into engine drive belt.

Stonechip in zone A

Transmission oil leak, quite bad.

Fail 5 Jul 2022 67,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Recorded 1.10, max is 1.030, engine misfiring. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Recorded 1.81%, max is 0.20, engine misfiring. (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Recorded 575ppm, max is 200 ppm, engine misfiring. (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, in axle saddles. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Securing bolt loose, in timing belt cover, risk of falling into engine drive belt.

Stonechip in zone A

Transmission oil leak, quite bad.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 59,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when dip beam on indicator goes off (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,259 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,340 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,909 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,042 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)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 52,042 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 27 Jun 2013 49,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,713 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre starting to crack on inner wall

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,796 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,333 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,921 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,231 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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AX04 VZD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AX04 VZD, 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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AX04 VZD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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