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BC04 SVJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,638 mi
Last recorded105,638 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 105,638 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 104,909 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 104,059 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 104,057 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,049 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 103,046 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,702 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,717 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 100,714 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,270 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,278 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 96,275 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,151 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,603 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 13 Oct 2014 86,116 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 80,263 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,263 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 77,309 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 77,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,626 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,253 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,583 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 54,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,818 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 45,818 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 37,481 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BC04 SVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BC04 SVJ, 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 BC04 SVJ registered?

BC04 SVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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