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CK04 AYH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

97,296 mi
Last recorded97,296 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 AYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 97,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both beam axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,front to rear,rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s windscreen wiper smears slightly

reverse light inop

Pass 26 Mar 2025 95,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension knocking nearside front

Fail 19 Mar 2025 95,853 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension knocking nearside front

Pass 28 Mar 2024 95,715 miles

Both front metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Handbrake effort only just meet requirements

Handbrake lever travel becoming high

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 95,715 miles

Both front metal brake pipes becoming corroded

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

Handbrake effort only just meet requirements

Handbrake lever travel becoming high

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 95,501 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,189 miles

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

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

both rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated/cracked (poor)

hand brake lever requires adjustment

o/s/f head light aim adjuster not working (just on the required hight)

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges

poor coolant leak(o/s/f housing)

Fail 15 Mar 2022 98,189 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1xrd41 + 1x rd55 wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated/cracked (poor)

hand brake lever requires adjustment

o/s/f head light aim adjuster not working (just on the required hight)

o/s/f tyre worn on the edges

poor coolant leak(o/s/f housing)

Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,980 miles

Both front lower ball joint rubbers perished

Knocking on front suspension

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre bald on inside (raised tread)

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 94,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both front lower ball joint rubbers perished

Knocking on front suspension

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre bald on inside (raised tread)

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 94,675 miles

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

Suspect rear shock absorbers becoming weak

Fail 14 Feb 2020 94,675 miles

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

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

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

Suspect rear shock absorbers becoming weak

Pass 19 Feb 2019 94,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 82,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,654 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,297 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 76,297 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,702 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 73,702 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,630 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,003 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,932 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 41,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side wiper arm ajustment

Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,437 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,682 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 27,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,953 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 45,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 15,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 15,784 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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CK04 AYH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 CK04 AYH, 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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CK04 AYH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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