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AY54 WFU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

196,161 mi
Last recorded196,161 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 WFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 196,161 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 195,975 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 183,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2017 173,759 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 173,759 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 162,872 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 162,872 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 152,865 miles

hubcaps fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2015 152,865 miles

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

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 145,127 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 144,914 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre 2mm and bald on edge

Offside rear tyre 3mm and bald on edge and slight out of shape

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 132,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 132,898 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 120,400 miles

front indicator bulbs faded

high level brake inop

offside front bearing play (BORDERLINE PASS)

rear springs heavily corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 120,400 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front indicator bulbs faded

high level brake inop

offside front bearing play (BORDERLINE PASS)

rear springs heavily corroded

wipers starting to smeer

Pass 9 Aug 2011 103,046 miles

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

o/s rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2011 102,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

o/s rear bumper damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2010 93,482 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 19 Sep 2008 65,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,639 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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AY54 WFU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel 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 AY54 WFU, 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 AY54 WFU registered?

AY54 WFU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 September 2004.

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