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AY04 YDX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,464 mi
Last recorded158,464 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 YDX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 158,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 158,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 148,517 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 148,517 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 134,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges & showing signs of age

Power steering reservoir insecure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 134,059 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak Coolant level below min at start of MOT (topped up for test) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges & showing signs of age

Power steering reservoir insecure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 121,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of deterioration, advise replacement 195/50/15 82V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of deterioration, advise replacement 195/50/15 82V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of runflat (low pressure in tyre) damage to inner side wall, Advise replacement 195/50/15 82V

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of deterioration, advise replacement 195/50/15 82V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 121,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of deterioration, advise replacement 195/50/15 82V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of deterioration, advise replacement 195/50/15 82V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of runflat (low pressure in tyre) damage to inner side wall, Advise replacement 195/50/15 82V

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of deterioration, advise replacement 195/50/15 82V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 112,407 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,154 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long but shallow cut in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 109,154 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long but shallow cut in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 101,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

high level stoplamp not working

Fail 30 Oct 2013 101,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

high level stoplamp not working

Pass 12 Nov 2012 95,132 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 95,132 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,543 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limit...195/50R15

Pass 29 Nov 2010 80,541 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit....Advise replacement. 195/50R15H

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,445 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 70,445 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 1 Dec 2008 62,508 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 62,508 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,554 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 YDX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YDX, 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 YDX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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