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AJ54 YLM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,147 mi
Last recorded83,147 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YLM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 83,147 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Fail 25 Sep 2025 83,136 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,927 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 52,432 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 52,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 46,335 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 39,860 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 33,832 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 26,798 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 26,784 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 26,183 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 24,509 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 22,443 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 22,443 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,132 miles

advise rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 17,754 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 15,517 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 10,938 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 8,134 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 YLM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YLM, 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 AJ54 YLM registered?

AJ54 YLM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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