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AY04 ZKG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

103,158 mi
Last recorded103,158 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 ZKG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 103,158 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,913 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,524 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Handbrake lever high

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 90,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi worn

Handbrake lever high

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPLITTING (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOOT CRACKING SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPLITTING (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 87,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,367 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 86,360 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking along seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 84,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 82,660 miles

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 13 Jun 2017 80,843 miles

Offside Front seat tilt not working

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2017 80,843 miles

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

Offside Front seat tilt not working

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,799 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2016 79,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre cracked on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,241 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre low with air

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracked on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre low with air

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,919 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 76,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,339 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

drivers seat does not tip to access rear!

engine light on dash

Fail 3 Oct 2013 75,339 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat does not tip to access rear!

engine light on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,477 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f seat back does not tilt to gain access to rear

Fail 20 Sep 2012 73,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f seat back does not tilt to gain access to rear

Pass 19 Sep 2011 71,605 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,720 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 57,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,852 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,894 miles

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

not able to check the rear seat belt buckles due to not being exposed.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 38,973 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,627 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 29,627 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZKG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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