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EF04 YLR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,164 mi
Last recorded147,164 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 YLR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 147,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 147,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 145,656 miles

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

both rear shock protector covers insecure

injector blowing slightly

Fail 6 May 2022 145,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shock protector covers insecure

injector blowing slightly

Pass 18 May 2021 143,435 miles

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

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

injector seal blowing slightly

Fail 18 May 2021 143,435 miles

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

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

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

injector seal blowing slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2020 140,177 miles

injector blowing slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2020 140,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

injector blowing slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2019 134,928 miles

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

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

no reverse light

Pass 3 Mar 2018 126,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,614 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 112,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 112,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,047 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,283 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 83,283 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,834 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,366 miles

stone chip on windscreen.coolant leaking possible thermostate houseing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,143 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,847 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,537 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,949 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,912 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 18,912 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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EF04 YLR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EF04 YLR, 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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What year was EF04 YLR registered?

EF04 YLR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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