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BK04 FBY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,407 mi
Last recorded83,407 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 FBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush assembled incorectly not causing any movement

Offside Front tyre has damage to side wall but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear tyres are different sizes

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 10 Jul 2017 83,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 3 individual punctures ()

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush assembled incorectly not causing any movement

Offside Front tyre has damage to side wall but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,882 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,119 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,099 miles

EML showing a fault

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 58,099 miles

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

EML showing a fault

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,710 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

eml light on

nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 22 Aug 2012 55,694 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

eml light on

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,606 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 9 Aug 2011 50,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml light on

Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,715 miles

exhaust system rusty

nearside rim slightly dostored

offside rear has damaged to sidewall

Fail 7 Jul 2010 47,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust system rusty

nearside rim slightly dostored

offside rear has damaged to sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2010 47,614 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML on

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cooling fan was not pluged in

o/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 20 Jun 2009 43,770 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

borderline imbalance pass, 25%

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,615 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 43,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 20,386 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 20,386 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

drivers seat not going forward/tilt

front number plate cracked.

wiper smearing screen.

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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BK04 FBY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BK04 FBY, 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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BK04 FBY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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