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BG04 TBY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,910 mi
Last recorded35,910 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 TBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 35,910 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 32,865 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 28,477 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 21,348 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 21,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 19,354 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front wiper blades slightly smearing the windscreen

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 19,141 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 19,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 18,629 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 18,012 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front wiper blades slightly smearing the windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread.

Nearside Front wing damage

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

Nearside Rear wing damage

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 17,445 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

damage to nearside body work

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,897 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 14,465 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 14,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,746 miles

Accident damage to nearside front wing and corner bumper

Accident damage to nearside rear quarter panel

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,546 miles

Accident damage to nearside front wing and bumper

Fail 20 Apr 2011 12,545 miles

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

Accident damage to nearside front wing and bumper

Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,437 miles

slight damage n/s/f tyre side wall no action required

Pass 18 Apr 2009 9,101 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 7,932 miles

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2007 5,953 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 5,953 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG04 TBY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BG04 TBY, 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 BG04 TBY registered?

BG04 TBY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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