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DA04 YAU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,267 mi
Last recorded52,267 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 YAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 52,267 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror glass slightly loose

Offside Front Inner brake pad visually wearing slightly low

both sides rear of outer sills slightly corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r wheels slight buckle on inner of rim

under side of vehicle rusty/slightly corroded in places

Pass 2 Nov 2024 48,720 miles

Nearside mirror glass slightly loose

slight under side corrosion in places

Pass 11 Nov 2023 45,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside mirror loose

rear of sills corroded by rear axle mounts

Pass 5 Nov 2022 41,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion around rear axle mounts / inner sill offside rear

nearside door mirror glass loose

offside washer jet poor

Fail 29 Oct 2022 41,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion around rear axle mounts / inner sill offside rear

nearside door mirror glass loose

offside washer jet poor

Pass 5 Nov 2021 39,525 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 37,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail where rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 37,531 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe from wheel cylinder to flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe from wheel cylinder to flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail where rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 33,299 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 31,843 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 31,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 30,392 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 27,747 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 25,567 miles

Power steering pipe hanging loose close to drive pullies. Rectified after test

Pass 11 May 2013 22,914 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 22,884 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe is insecurely mounted

Pass 17 May 2012 20,459 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 17,709 miles

both rear tyre's wearing on outer edge's.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and has a cut on rim protector.

Fail 26 May 2011 17,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre's wearing on outer edge's.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and has a cut on rim protector.

Pass 4 May 2010 15,274 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 11,580 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 8,914 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 7,349 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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DA04 YAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DA04 YAU, 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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DA04 YAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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