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DA04 YGY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,678 mi
Last recorded101,678 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 YGY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 101,678 miles

Coil spring corroded all four spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers limited damping (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 101,678 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear stabilizer excessively worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre heavily cracked /perished worn to limits in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre heavily cracked /perished worn to limits in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking ** requires attention in future ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking ** requires attention in future ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers limited damping (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 96,743 miles

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded and rack has slight seepage (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case damaged and locating rubber deteriorated on both cables (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded corrosion to both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight sidewall damage and cracks/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 96,743 miles

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

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded and rack has slight seepage (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case damaged and locating rubber deteriorated on both cables (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded corrosion to both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight sidewall damage and cracks/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 95,421 miles

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded and rack has slight seepage (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case damaged and locating rubber deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case damaged and locating rubber deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring worn both rear springs worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight sidewall damage and cracks/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 95,392 miles

Central Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot tub floor holed/corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded and rack has slight seepage (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case damaged and locating rubber deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer case damaged and locating rubber deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring worn both rear springs worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight sidewall damage and cracks/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,985 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded also steering rack has seepage (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well corroded and metal thin ***requires attention ** rigidity not reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has slight sidewall damage and cuts but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded and has security bracket missing (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 91,985 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser bush's excessively worn resulting in movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded also steering rack has seepage (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well corroded and metal thin ***requires attention ** rigidity not reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has slight sidewall damage and cuts but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded and has security bracket missing (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 89,841 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded corrosion to both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,483 miles

Engine / Gearbox mounting rubber split / perished

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover adrift / deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,515 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective Engine / Gearbox mounting rubber split / perished

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 4116, Age cracks and splits, 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper cover adrift / deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 84,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall, DOT 0516, Age cracks and splits, 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective Engine / Gearbox mounting rubber split / perished

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 4116, Age cracks and splits, 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper cover adrift / deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,130 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine / Gearbox mounting rubber split/perished. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged/split.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 83,130 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine / Gearbox mounting rubber split/perished. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Rubber exhaust mounting not connected, mounting refitted (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged/split.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,800 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 80,800 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,076 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,076 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped front brake hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,107 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 73,107 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,180 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 65,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,545 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 59,435 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,264 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,996 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,744 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 37,744 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,399 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 35,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 32,178 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2007 25,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 25,848 miles

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

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

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 YGY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DA04 YGY, 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 YGY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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