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AP04 BTX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

84,272 mi
Last recorded84,272 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 84,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 84,272 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 82,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 80,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 79,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 77,829 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 76,515 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre rubbing on loose trim

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,572 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre rubbing on loose plastic trim

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,876 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 71,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65 14 (1.8mm) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear silencer hanger corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 66,948 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

rear silencer hanger corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,445 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 59,445 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,685 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 53,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,943 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 31,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 25,289 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 25,289 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 19,137 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 19,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,284 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 11,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 11,123 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 10,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 10,125 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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AP04 BTX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AP04 BTX, 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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AP04 BTX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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