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DS04 YUY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

151,525 mi
Last recorded151,525 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 YUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 151,525 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 151,525 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 150,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 150,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 148,722 miles

Exhaust front & middle sections, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 148,721 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust front & middle sections, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 130,735 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 127,496 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 125,084 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,720 miles

rear number plate lights different colour

Fail 23 Apr 2019 120,719 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear number plate lights different colour

Pass 20 Apr 2018 115,818 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,210 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 103,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 103,029 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,848 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 89,089 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 74,940 miles

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

offside rear tyre is perished and cracked

Fail 2 May 2012 74,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre is perished and cracked

Pass 18 May 2011 68,506 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,402 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,453 miles

water pump leaking coolant

Fail 11 Jun 2009 48,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

water pump leaking coolant

Fail 26 Jun 2008 37,856 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,856 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,983 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 26,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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DS04 YUY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DS04 YUY, 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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DS04 YUY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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