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BC04 YBL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,117 mi
Last recorded84,117 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 YBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 84,117 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 64,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 52,486 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 52,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 42,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 42,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 37,504 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 37,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 35,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 35,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,633 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,346 miles

N/S/F , N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED

Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,901 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,773 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,768 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 25,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 23,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,453 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,759 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,097 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 26 Jul 2010 15,030 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,388 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 10,084 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,028 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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BC04 YBL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YBL, 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 YBL registered?

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

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The MOT history for BC04 YBL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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