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AY54 YRD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,555 mi
Last recorded130,555 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YRD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2021 130,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear that go over fuel tank and o/s/f inner wheel arch excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak excessive leak all over shock covered (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses cracked and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 125,541 miles

Coolant leak headertank cracked ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 125,541 miles

Coolant leak headertank cracked ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 118,710 miles

Coolant leak under bonnet near water tank ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 118,710 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety near fuel tank brake pipe leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak under bonnet near water tank ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 110,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front strut top mount sticking and not running smoothly on a lock to lock test

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front brake application slightly uneven

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,948 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on the inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer slightly poor

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,666 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads aprox 60-70% worn

Pass 30 May 2014 47,889 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,952 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,944 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,421 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight seepage around O/S/F Inner Driveshaft Gaitor.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,724 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 24,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 21,897 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 18,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YRD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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