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AO04 YEK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,074 mi
Last recorded99,074 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 YEK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole rear silencer,slight blow at 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 99,074 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet,can be smelt inside car (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole rear silencer,slight blow at 1st joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 81,982 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

smell of fuel around engine bay area but no obvious leak detected

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,179 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides,slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 78,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear middle section,as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides,as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear ,rear section,as marked (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear rear section,as marked (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides,slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 74,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake discs pitted inner face

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,885 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,652 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc inner face pitted

Fail 30 May 2014 62,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

o/s/f brake disc inner face pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,658 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 59,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,269 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 24,720 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,995 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 19,176 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,139 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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AO04 YEK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO04 YEK, 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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AO04 YEK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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