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BA04 BFP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

63,171 mi
Last recorded63,171 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 BFP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 63,171 miles

Coolant leak rad and condensor damaged (topped coolant up)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 55,474 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 49,999 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front alloys inner bead rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 49,999 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front alloys inner bead rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 46,815 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front alloys dented on inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,698 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 42,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 36,670 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 36,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,484 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 35,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 35,530 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Jul 2018 33,517 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 33,517 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 30,810 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 29,407 miles

nearside rear tyre stepped inner tread

Fail 18 Jul 2016 29,406 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre stepped inner tread

Pass 15 Jul 2015 28,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,405 miles

Strong advise: Nearside front wheel outer bead very distorted

Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,694 miles

Strong advise: nearside front wheel outer bead distorted

Fail 15 Jul 2013 24,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Strong advise: nearside front wheel outer bead distorted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,760 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Strong advise: Nearside front wheel outer bead very damaged

front indicators going white

nail in offside rear tyre and sidewall slightly perished

nearside front tyre low inner and sidewalls deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing inner

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,439 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Strong advise: nearside front wheel buckled

Fail 19 Jul 2011 20,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Strong advise: nearside front wheel buckled

Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n.s.f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2009 15,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 13,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,157 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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BA04 BFP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BA04 BFP, 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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BA04 BFP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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