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AP04 BVS

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,145 mi
Last recorded44,145 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BVS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 44,145 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 39,823 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 38,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,622 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 38,621 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 37,918 miles

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

front and rear subframes rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2021 37,918 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2020 37,268 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 37,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 36,342 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,988 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,102 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 33,102 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,911 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 25,442 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)

Pass 23 May 2013 25,442 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 23,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 20,520 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 18,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,212 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,609 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 9,101 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 BVS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AP04 BVS, 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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What year was AP04 BVS registered?

AP04 BVS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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The MOT history for AP04 BVS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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