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BK04 MKV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,793 mi
Last recorded82,793 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 82,793 miles

Exhaust system corroded recommend replacement

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished recommend immediate replacement just passable at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 82,788 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded recommend replacement

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished recommend immediate replacement just passable at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,773 miles

Exhaust system corroded just passable recommend replacement

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH front recommend replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking in treads recommend immediate repacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 82,768 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust system corroded just passable recommend replacement

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH front recommend replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking in treads recommend immediate repacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 82,747 miles

EXHAUST system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just passable this test recommend immediate replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just passable this test recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH front lower ball joint dirt shields split & perished recommend replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,701 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,142 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,853 miles

general corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 12 Mar 2021 81,850 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Power steering component insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat handle missing

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess support rubber worn (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear seat back handle broken

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,727 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,354 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 72,797 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,096 miles

Nearside Front damage to outer sidewall

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr/nsr tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,339 miles

nsf tyre cut / piece missing in outer side wall

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,741 miles

front fog lamps inop

Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front fog lamps inop

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,632 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,572 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,501 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,810 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 36,738 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,383 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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BK04 MKV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK04 MKV, 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 BK04 MKV registered?

BK04 MKV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BK04 MKV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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