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AY54 YNK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

172,544 mi
Last recorded172,544 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YNK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 172,544 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 167,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 164,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 158,731 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 153,419 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 148,357 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 143,912 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 138,906 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 138,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 134,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 134,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 134,229 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2016 128,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear shock absorber top bump stop loose but not affecting performance.

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

Offside Rear shock absorber top bump stop loose but not affecting performance.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 128,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear shock absorber top bump stop loose but not affecting performance.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber top bump stop loose but not affecting performance.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 123,351 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front wheel rim has slight damage

front pads low

rear handbrake effort just met legal limit

Fail 4 Sep 2015 123,351 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box bracket (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front wheel rim has slight damage

front pads low

rear handbrake effort just met legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,094 miles

front flashers pale

handbrake effort just meet limits

o/s rack has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,099 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 92,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,818 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 82,817 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front tyres cut away on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,338 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 68,338 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,196 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,624 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,832 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,886 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 19,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 YNK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YNK, 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 YNK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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