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BJ04 YKR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,538 mi
Last recorded123,538 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YKR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 123,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 120,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 120,651 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 117,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 110,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 110,093 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 108,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 106,682 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has wall damage

Pass 18 Jul 2019 102,341 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,629 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 89,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both VERY worn and scored (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre very bald outer edge, wearing close to cords

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,381 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,429 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,033 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,663 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,452 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,733 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,275 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,222 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,946 miles

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,948 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 YKR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YKR, 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 BJ04 YKR registered?

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

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