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AF54 YTJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,777 mi
Last recorded167,777 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 YTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 167,777 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 167,774 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 160,748 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 149,874 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 149,874 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 139,084 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin slightly deteriorated

Nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2016 139,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rear box outer skin slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Nearside front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 17 Feb 2015 125,385 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 125,385 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 20 Feb 2014 106,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are lipped

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 106,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are lipped

High level brake light inop

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre is badly cracked/perished and v.badly deterated

o/s/f tyre is v.low on tread and badly cracked/perished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,125 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 88,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 49,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,280 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,745 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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AF54 YTJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF54 YTJ, 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 AF54 YTJ registered?

AF54 YTJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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