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AP04 YCL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 YCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 102,346 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 102,342 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper and rear quarter damage

Fail 20 Oct 2025 102,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 98,113 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 98,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 91,399 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 91,399 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 87,809 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 2 Jun 2018 78,635 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,403 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 67,389 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,616 miles

trim missing off o/s/f door

Fail 27 May 2016 52,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

trim missing off o/s/f door

Pass 26 Mar 2015 44,462 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,283 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,127 miles

offside front tyre low on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,126 miles

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

high level stop light not working

offside front tyre low on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,508 miles

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,103 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 24,099 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,869 miles

small cuts in o/s/f + n/s/f tyres

Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,105 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,088 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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AP04 YCL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AP04 YCL, 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 AP04 YCL registered?

AP04 YCL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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