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AO54 JYC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,199 mi
Last recorded123,199 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 JYC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 123,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axel front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axel front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch marks o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 123,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mounting strenthening panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axel front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axel front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Unable to fully acces wiper blades as no washer fluid

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch marks o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 121,090 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 117,957 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on both edges + perishing

Fail 13 Sep 2021 117,957 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on both edges + perishing

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 116,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant found low

Fail 14 Sep 2020 116,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant found low

Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,543 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge slightly worn and perished

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 115,543 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge slightly worn and perished

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 111,106 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 109,951 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 109,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 107,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,373 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 103,371 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 93,873 miles

both rear coil springs very rusty

centre heat shield insecure

centre stop light not working

exhaust system corroding and deterioating

n/s o/s rear chasis rusty

slight lip and corrosion front brake discs

Fail 5 Sep 2014 93,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear coil springs very rusty

centre heat shield insecure

centre stop light not working

exhaust system corroding and deterioating

n/s o/s rear chasis rusty

slight lip and corrosion front brake discs

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,780 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,645 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 56,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,643 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 45,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,322 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,967 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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AO54 JYC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AO54 JYC, 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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AO54 JYC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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