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AY04 YFH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,882 mi
Last recorded152,882 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 YFH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 152,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 135,178 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 123,702 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 123,700 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,694 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 109,694 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r - adult seat belt not inspected

metal brake pipes to rear corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 97,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r - adult seat belt not inspected

metal brake pipes to rear corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 90,308 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front disc slightly worn (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Front wiper scratches on front screen

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both ind bulbs fadding (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 90,308 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front disc slightly worn (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Front wiper scratches on front screen

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both ind bulbs fadding (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,652 miles

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

child seat in N/S/R

Fail 7 Oct 2015 83,652 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

child seat in N/S/R

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 77,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,504 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,040 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,060 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,311 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,055 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,427 miles

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 22 Feb 2007 15,650 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 YFH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY04 YFH, 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 YFH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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