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BA04 YJR

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,005 mi
Last recorded124,005 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 YJR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 124,005 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 122,144 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 122,144 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside & nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 120,665 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 120,151 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 120,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 119,888 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,455 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,706 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 106,706 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil level- below minimum

Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,148 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,211 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,554 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 64,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,656 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,068 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,741 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 41,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2008 21,025 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 8,523 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 YJR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJR, 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 YJR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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