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AO04 YKA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,772 mi
Last recorded120,772 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 YKA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 120,772 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 120,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 111,977 miles

Advise a new T piece breather pipe under inlet manifold

Nearside front anti-roll bar D bush worn

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating

Slight free play in steering rack input shaft area

Spare tyre partially deflated

Fail 8 Jul 2016 111,975 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Underbody air horn wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Advise a new T piece breather pipe under inlet manifold

Nearside front anti-roll bar D bush worn

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating

Slight free play in steering rack input shaft area

Spare tyre partially deflated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 103,934 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 103,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2014 101,492 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 101,492 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 99,869 miles

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

offside front seat tilt catch broken

Fail 28 Apr 2014 99,869 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front seat tilt catch broken

Pass 3 May 2013 92,467 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 92,467 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 82,427 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2012 82,427 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 60,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,692 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,070 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 YKA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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