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AY04 YBZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

101,966 mi
Last recorded101,966 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 YBZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 101,966 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 100,713 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 100,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,342 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 97,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 97,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working ON WHEN TAPPED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 94,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 94,490 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 94,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 92,626 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play TRE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,462 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,107 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 86,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,701 miles

surface rust to brake pipes under body

Fail 4 Jan 2017 82,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface rust to brake pipes under body

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,625 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 76,116 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,626 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,325 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,919 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,425 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 60,409 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,678 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 53,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,819 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,446 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 30,446 miles

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

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 8 Feb 2007 12,003 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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AY04 YBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AY04 YBZ, 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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AY04 YBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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