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BJ04 YLH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,007 mi
Last recorded116,007 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 116,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

RPM counter not functioning as intended

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 114,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

RPM counter not functioning as intended

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 116,327 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated struggled to shut (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rpm counter not functioning as intended

Pass 16 Mar 2023 104,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rpm counter not functioning as intended

Fail 16 Mar 2023 104,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rpm counter not functioning as intended

Pass 15 Mar 2022 100,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering pipe insecure

rpm counter defective

Fail 14 Mar 2022 100,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

power steering pipe insecure

rpm counter defective

Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,057 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 89,877 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 89,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,230 miles

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

rear road springs corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2018 84,230 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine oil level on minimum

rear road springs corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,401 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,086 miles

there was no oil in engine.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,679 miles

nearside front tyre wearing out on edges, passes due to raised tread pattern.

there was no oil in engine.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,734 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,372 miles

front tyres wearing out on edges and close to wear limit.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 44,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing out on edges and close to wear limit.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 37,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,421 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,252 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,252 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,549 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 YLH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YLH, 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 YLH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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