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AO04 YHU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,322 mi
Last recorded108,322 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 YHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 108,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 93,890 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,058 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 71,614 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 71,614 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 64,015 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,047 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 53,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 53,437 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 47,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 47,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 41,022 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 41,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 35,423 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 35,423 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 29,076 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,639 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 17,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 12,510 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 7,371 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 YHU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YHU, 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 AO04 YHU registered?

AO04 YHU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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