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BA04 LTX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,110 mi
Last recorded86,110 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 86,110 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 86,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 85,476 miles

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

exhaust has minor blow rear section

Pass 1 Dec 2023 83,626 miles

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

lower engine mounting slightly cracked

oil leak possibly leak off

Pass 22 Dec 2022 81,689 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 81,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,708 miles

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

no reverse lights

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 75,172 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 69,233 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,434 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 60,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,968 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 51% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 52,338 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,019 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,108 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,412 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 32,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Washers frozen?

Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,717 miles

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

Washers frozen?

Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,115 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,705 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,170 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 LTX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BA04 LTX, 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 BA04 LTX registered?

BA04 LTX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is BA04 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 LTX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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