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AY54 YMZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,678 mi
Last recorded126,678 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YMZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 126,678 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 115,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 115,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 112,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 112,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front to rear corroded near tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 104,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion inner and outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective light streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing sounds noisy ?

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion inner and outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 104,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion inner and outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective light streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak hose to rad joint area

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing sounds noisy ?

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion inner and outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heat shield above exhaust partially insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2021 96,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts (borderline (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking starting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,614 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal in gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 93,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak expansion bottle split

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal in gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 92,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 92,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 89,824 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

oil level on min mark

Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slight perishing and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure down to 10 psi

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2017 87,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slight perishing and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure down to 10 psi

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

engine management light illuminated(got misfire ?

oil level on min mark

Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,369 miles

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

Offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

oil level on min mark

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,651 miles

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

high level brake light innoprotive

rear exhaust mounts deteriorating. rear mount detached

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2014 79,842 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front tyres slight perishing between tread.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

signs of coolant leak at waterpump.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,842 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front tyres slight perishing between tread.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

signs of coolant leak at waterpump.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,161 miles

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

high level brake light not working.

under body heat shield above rear exhaust silencer insecure.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 77,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light not working.

under body heat shield above rear exhaust silencer insecure.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,296 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 59,616 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,136 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 28,733 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 YMZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 YMZ, 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 YMZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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