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BF04 DNY

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

142,966 mi
Last recorded142,966 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 DNY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 142,966 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 142,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Flexie brake pipe insecure

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 139,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine has slight oil leak but not dripping

engine mount has play

Fail 16 Dec 2024 139,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine has slight oil leak but not dripping

engine mount has play

Pass 15 Dec 2023 132,607 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 125,894 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Dec 2021 123,906 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 18 Dec 2020 122,657 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 122,657 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 121,613 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 121,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 121,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fumes in cab (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 120,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injectors leaking (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2016 116,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injectors leaking (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 114,677 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 108,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2014 108,471 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 100,373 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2013 100,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 94,781 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 May 2011 86,053 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 86,009 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,273 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 77,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 77,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,814 miles

slight lip front discs

Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,519 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 48,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BF04 DNY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BF04 DNY, 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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BF04 DNY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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