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AK04 BMU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,370 mi
Last recorded94,370 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,370 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 94,370 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 85,316 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,549 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 80,549 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,564 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 76,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,059 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 74,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,799 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,102 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,125 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,388 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,870 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,766 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,336 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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AK04 BMU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

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

Is AK04 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 BMU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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