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AJ54 YKL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,466 mi
Last recorded71,466 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YKL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 71,466 miles

All Springs Corroded

All Suspension Components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes Covered in Grease/ Paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 67,505 miles

All the brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front mirror glass is damaged / cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 25 Nov 2024 67,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All the brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front mirror glass is damaged / cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 27 Nov 2023 67,789 miles

All the brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside front mirror glass is damaged / cracked

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 1 Dec 2022 60,912 miles

All the brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,044 miles

All the brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 59,044 miles

All the brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 57,708 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside front mirror glass is slightly cracked

front & rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 57,708 miles

front & rear brake pipes are corroded

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside front mirror glass is slightly cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,334 miles

Surface corrosion al metal brake pipes

Fail 28 Nov 2019 56,334 miles

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

Surface corrosion al metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,881 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,457 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,481 miles

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 28 Nov 2016 50,481 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)

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

Surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,182 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant level low

Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,609 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,830 miles

rear heatshield adrift

Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,790 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,704 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 32,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,152 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,557 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,097 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 18,096 miles

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

nearside rear seat back catch broken but seat back secure

Pass 5 Dec 2007 12,143 miles

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

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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AJ54 YKL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 AJ54 YKL, 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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AJ54 YKL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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