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BJ04 YDL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,629 mi
Last recorded70,629 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 70,629 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 70,629 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,156 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 66,156 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 60,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 54,351 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 54,351 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 46,102 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,042 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,816 miles

some light scratches to swept area of windscreen view ok

Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,348 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 28,348 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,927 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,288 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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BJ04 YDL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ04 YDL, 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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BJ04 YDL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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