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EF04 YNJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,424 mi
Last recorded114,424 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 YNJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 114,424 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 114,421 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 113,959 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 113,953 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 113,415 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 112,984 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,932 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough sight play in n/s tie bar advised (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 105,713 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 102,101 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 97,640 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 97,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 94,175 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 89,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bulb (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 83,878 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,206 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 78,205 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,523 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,631 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,943 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 61,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2011 53,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 46,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 36,648 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 32,034 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 32,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,989 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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 YNJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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