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BJ04 YMK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,952 mi
Last recorded58,952 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 58,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 58,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

general underbody corrosion to suspension and associated components

Pass 10 May 2024 57,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 May 2023 56,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 54,677 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 53,481 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 52,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 51,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 50,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flitch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flitch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from Flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 48,245 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 45,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 41,340 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 38,185 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 31,881 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 May 2012 31,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 May 2011 27,693 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 24,058 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 24,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 20,135 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 16,274 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 16,274 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 12,574 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 YMK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

BJ04 YMK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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