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AY54 YLT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

56,331 mi
Last recorded56,331 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YLT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,331 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 56,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perished/cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Nov 2021 48,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perished/cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,362 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 35,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 35,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 24,439 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 23,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 23,201 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 23,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,528 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,985 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,355 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 21,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both wipers split but unable to test as no washers

engine light on

front tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,413 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield inscure

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,254 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 18,068 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,068 miles

engine light on

Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,271 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 17,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,404 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,455 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 14,455 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 11,145 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 YLT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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