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AY54 YLJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,704 mi
Last recorded140,704 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 140,704 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 120,723 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 112,244 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 111,033 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,882 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,288 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f brakes bind slightly

reverse lamp inop

small but deep cut n/s/f tyre inner wall. strongly advise new tyre. also worn to 2mm

Fail 30 Aug 2012 85,288 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f brakes bind slightly

reverse lamp inop

small but deep cut n/s/f tyre inner wall. strongly advise new tyre. also worn to 2mm

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,381 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs and pads approx 70% worn

stone chips in zones A and B in windscreen. advise repair/replacement

Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,328 miles

nearside rear tyre valve starting to perish

unable to check nearside rear seat belt

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,985 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,621 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,630 miles

unable to see inner brake pads †small cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 YLJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLJ, 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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AY54 YLJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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