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BC04 XWU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

139,922 mi
Last recorded139,922 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 XWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 139,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 134,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 130,524 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 125,369 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 117,991 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 108,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,904 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 87,673 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,674 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,549 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 73,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,604 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,380 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,878 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 48,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,775 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,327 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 20 Aug 2009 28,603 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,010 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,419 miles

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

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 XWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BC04 XWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC04 XWU registered?

BC04 XWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is BC04 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC04 XWU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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