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BF04 XKA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,944 mi
Last recorded85,944 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 85,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 83,397 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 77,247 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,010 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 75,959 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 75,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,138 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,085 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 71,999 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,825 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bent

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 68,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bent

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight distortion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall slight damage,no cords showing

Fail 2 Aug 2018 65,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ,rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy rear (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight distortion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall slight damage,no cords showing

Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,001 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear rear sections both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,027 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,221 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 45,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 43,275 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 40,019 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 36,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 28,221 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,981 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 XKA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKA, 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 BF04 XKA registered?

BF04 XKA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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