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AY54 YLN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,316 mi
Last recorded96,316 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 96,316 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 96,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 DOT 4519 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 90,460 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 90,455 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 86,558 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 86,558 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,186 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 82,186 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 78,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,271 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 72,271 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,107 miles

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

Corrosion to exhaust system

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads 70% or more worn

Low to no tread on outer part of n.s.f tyre ,rest of tread less than 3mm

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,235 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,042 miles

Offside Front driveshaft bearing worn

Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,155 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,208 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,782 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 18,102 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 10,781 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 9,535 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 5,768 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 YLN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

AY54 YLN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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