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AY54 YSU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

39,208 mi
Last recorded39,208 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 39,208 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 38,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 37,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 35,587 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 33,239 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 31,415 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 31,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 29,096 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 25,950 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 25,950 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 24,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 22,630 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 22,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 18,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 14,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,938 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 13,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 13,459 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 12,781 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,760 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,161 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 8,470 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 YSU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY54 YSU registered?

AY54 YSU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AY54 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY54 YSU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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