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BF04 EFK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

97,829 mi
Last recorded97,829 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 EFK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 97,829 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak gear box side of engine ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 87,937 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 87,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 80,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

heat shields loose / slight wear on inner edges of front tyres / o/s/r tyre 3mm / corrosion on rear springs / slight corrosion on front discs /

Fail 11 Apr 2024 80,889 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid due to pipe come off (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

heat shields loose / slight wear on inner edges of front tyres / o/s/r tyre 3mm / corrosion on rear springs / slight corrosion on front discs /

Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on rear springs

Fail 11 Apr 2023 76,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on rear springs

Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,128 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,058 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front washer jet inop

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,274 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage advise replacement

Nearside Rear tyre poor outer side wall condition advise replacement

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted near side rear check fitment

drive belt poor advise replacement

Fail 21 Mar 2018 59,233 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage advise replacement

Nearside Rear tyre poor outer side wall condition advise replacement

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted near side rear check fitment

drive belt poor advise replacement

Pass 18 Mar 2017 55,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 55,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 52,670 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 52,670 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,634 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blades poor

Fail 17 Mar 2015 48,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blades poor

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,654 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,051 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,202 miles

centre brake lamp inoperative

front brake pads low

Fail 24 Mar 2012 40,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre brake lamp inoperative

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,696 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 37,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKEN VEHICLE NOT FIT TO DRIVE

Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,297 miles

centre brake light cluster inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,988 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 23,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,348 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 EFK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 EFK, 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 EFK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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