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AY05 MHO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,645 mi
Last recorded79,645 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MHO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 79,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 12 Aug 2025 79,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 78,445 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL SLIGHT CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

No reverse lamp working

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,792 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 75,792 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,825 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,610 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,004 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 72,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,833 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 67,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 606,005 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 606,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,295 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 56,295 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,496 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 46,281 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,235 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,423 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 28,074 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,144 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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AY05 MHO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 AY05 MHO, 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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AY05 MHO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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