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BA04 YKB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,137 mi
Last recorded39,137 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 39,137 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 38,928 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 38,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 37,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,415 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 35,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,479 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,027 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,031 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 30,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,192 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,917 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,857 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,771 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 18,206 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,133 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 16,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 14,442 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,109 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 YKB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BA04 YKB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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