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AX04 WGJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

83,470 mi
Last recorded83,470 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 WGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,470 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,218 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 79,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 74,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 74,375 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level top up (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen water (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,241 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 69,241 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 65,214 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 61,043 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 61,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,934 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 55,934 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 54,737 miles

various brake pipes greased

Fail 16 Dec 2016 54,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

All four brake pipes starting to corrode

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wiper starting to smear window screen

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 53,107 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Car wet when tested

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 53,107 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Car wet when tested

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 47,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Fail 18 Dec 2012 37,025 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2011 31,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 31,115 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,200 miles

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

offside front tyre worn dangerously on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2010 23,200 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn dangerously on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2009 14,843 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 8,533 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,533 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 5,806 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front wiper blades worn just pass mot †heater box trims in back seat of car (left by customer)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 5,806 miles

front wiper blades worn just pass mot †heater box trims in back seat of car (left by customer)

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 WGJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 AX04 WGJ, 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 WGJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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