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AO04 YJM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

94,259 mi
Last recorded94,259 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 YJM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 94,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft centre bearing noisy

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 94,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft centre bearing noisy

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F & BOTH REAR TYRES VERY BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 86,869 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 86,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 85,777 miles

Advise; Exhaust system in poor condition & rear heat shield in secure.

Fail 30 Nov 2022 85,777 miles

Advise; Exhaust system in poor condition & rear heat shield in secure.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,268 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 84,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,919 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 83,918 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 81,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 79,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 77,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 74,387 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 74,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,961 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 72,961 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Sep 2014 70,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 67,418 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly perished

Nearside rear tyre valve perished

Offside rear tyre perished and getting low on tread

Offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,418 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly perished

Nearside rear tyre valve perished

Offside rear tyre perished and getting low on tread

Offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,667 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on edge of sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,825 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 57,825 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,202 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,540 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 43,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,600 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,573 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 29,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 28,332 miles

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

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

chip in screen

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

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 YJM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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