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AY04 YUV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

175,012 mi
Last recorded175,012 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 175,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 168,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 161,816 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 151,486 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 151,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 140,225 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 140,225 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 129,148 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 129,148 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 119,324 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,483 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 106,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 93,557 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 93,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 15 Feb 2017 80,859 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 80,859 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,056 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 69,056 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 58,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,881 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,945 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,924 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,675 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 29,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,892 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,828 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 18,744 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 YUV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc 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 YUV, 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 AY04 YUV registered?

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

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