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AP04 BWB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,880 mi
Last recorded90,880 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BWB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 90,880 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 87,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 83,900 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 83,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 80,606 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 80,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,264 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,684 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2020 73,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 68,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,703 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 64,255 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,585 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 57,555 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 57,555 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 53,685 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 48,989 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 44,417 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 38,644 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2010 34,229 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,174 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 17,869 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 BWB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BWB, 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 BWB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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