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AK04 BKU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,811 mi
Last recorded138,811 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 138,811 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 136,908 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 131,004 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 128,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 122,396 miles

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

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

Slight surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 28 Feb 2020 121,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Radiator expansion tank perished

Pass 2 Mar 2017 107,052 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Radiator expansion tank has perished

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,671 miles

Radiator expansion tank has perrished

Fail 3 Mar 2015 95,671 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Radiator expansion tank has perrished

Fail 28 Feb 2014 89,685 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer

Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,685 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer

Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,184 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 77,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,347 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,187 miles

dents on n/s/f wing.

n/s headlight motor running when switched on.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 64,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,520 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,401 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 58,401 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,620 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 51,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,195 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 45,195 miles

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

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

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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AK04 BKU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc 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 AK04 BKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK04 BKU registered?

AK04 BKU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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