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AE04 YXT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,170 mi
Last recorded159,170 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 YXT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 159,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine signs oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

repair made to rear box bandage and paste used at joint

Fail 5 Mar 2021 159,057 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 153,984 miles

Offside Front Gearbox seal leak.

Oil leak.

Fail 29 Jun 2019 153,983 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Gearbox seal leak.

Oil leak.

Pass 27 Oct 2018 151,217 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 146,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 141,155 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 141,155 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 136,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear box hanger insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2014 130,039 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 122,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2013 122,340 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 114,824 miles

oil leak, drive shaft oil seal

Fail 29 Oct 2012 114,824 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

oil leak, drive shaft oil seal

Pass 10 Nov 2011 106,827 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 91,778 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,816 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,076 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,568 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 44,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AE04 YXT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE04 YXT, 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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AE04 YXT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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