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BF04 DYG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

150,348 mi
Last recorded150,348 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 DYG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 150,348 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Light Len’s slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On double skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On double skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside rear sections of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 148,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside rear section of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rear section of front to rear pipe ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On double skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack mounting bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On double skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle beam corroded

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 146,664 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 144,662 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both! (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 143,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 142,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH fronts (1.2.1 (e))

High level brake light inop

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 138,687 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

High level brake light inoperative

Pass 5 Jun 2018 123,646 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,463 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat adult belt not checked

engine bay covers fitted

nearside rear tyre slightly worn

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 7 Apr 2016 87,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat adult belt not checked

engine bay covers fitted

nearside rear tyre slightly worn

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,552 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,426 miles

both rear indicators losing colour.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,028 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and both rear indicators losing colour.

n/s mirror loose

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,630 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,837 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,332 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,594 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,159 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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BF04 DYG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BF04 DYG, 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 DYG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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