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AJ54 YKZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,399 mi
Last recorded117,399 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YKZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 117,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 115,794 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 112,849 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 112,849 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 103,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 103,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn to legal tread depth limit and deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn to legal tread depth limit and deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 96,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 96,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 91,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 88,162 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,829 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,833 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 79,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,061 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,249 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,197 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 59,937 miles

removed obstruction to drivers view

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,949 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 56,949 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,232 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 51,229 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,441 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,502 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

n/s/r handbrake cable mounting split

Pass 24 Nov 2007 23,105 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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AJ54 YKZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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