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BF04 XLZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,400 mi
Last recorded57,400 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XLZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 57,400 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 52,495 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 47,304 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,861 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 37,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,912 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 34,995 miles

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

Offside Front seat tilt faulty restricting rear access

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 29,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 29,553 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall bulged (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 28,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel cylinder to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 28,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,207 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,334 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,816 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 19,339 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,339 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,673 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 11,901 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 9,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,985 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 XLZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

BF04 XLZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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