CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE04 LFJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,014 mi
Last recorded203,014 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 203,014 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 200,882 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 177,954 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% hi level stop lamp in/op (1.2.1c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 177,954 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% hi level stop lamp in/op (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working replace bulb (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 165,487 miles

Dampness around Gearbox

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both (2.5.B.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2015 152,888 miles

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure and rattling against exhaust

Fail 14 Aug 2015 152,888 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear exhaust body heat shield insecure and rattling against exhaust

Pass 16 Aug 2014 140,055 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside wiper blade smearing

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside wiper blade smearing

SRS warning lamp intermittently illuminating

Steering rack has slight misting of oil

Pass 16 Aug 2013 135,271 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 135,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 129,502 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 129,497 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front seats not folding

Pass 23 Jul 2011 119,171 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 119,171 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 101,772 miles

rear tyres near limit and flat

Fail 14 Aug 2010 101,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear tyres near limit and flat

Pass 22 Jul 2009 82,897 miles

o/s/f tyre near limit

Fail 21 Jul 2009 82,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

o/s/f tyre near limit

Fail 18 Aug 2008 71,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,184 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 53,604 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE04 LFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AE04 LFJ, 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

How do I check the history of AE04 LFJ?

You can check the full history of AE04 LFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE04 LFJ registered?

AE04 LFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AE04 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 LFJ shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE04 LFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE04 LFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.