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BJ04 YDT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,060 mi
Last recorded69,060 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YDT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 69,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear under body corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,453 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all of rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 68,452 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all of rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 64,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 64,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,567 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,639 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 55,698 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,418 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,100 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,025 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,081 miles

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

all tyres slightly cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,397 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,713 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,142 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 27,142 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,616 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 22,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,207 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,361 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 YDT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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