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BJ04 YLT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YLT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,636 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 88,632 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 82,139 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,077 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Offside Rear HEAT SHEILD INSECURE UNLIKLY TO FALL

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 68,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,416 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,497 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 56,497 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,445 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 54,445 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,947 miles

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

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

offside front seat tilt handle is missing

Fail 1 Oct 2018 50,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn unevenly ()

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

offside front seat tilt handle is missing

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,889 miles

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 46,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,118 miles

advise drivers seat lever missing

advise nail in n/s/r tyre tread

advise power steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 42,118 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise drivers seat lever missing

advise nail in n/s/r tyre tread

advise power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,296 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,634 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,682 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,902 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,971 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,832 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 13,832 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,570 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 YLT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLT, 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 YLT registered?

BJ04 YLT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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