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BK04 MVD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,343 mi
Last recorded96,343 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 MVD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 96,343 miles

Front both upper suspension mount/bearing assemblies slightly rough in operation when steering from lock to lock

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 95,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play minimal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wheel bearing housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit and worn smooth at the edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wheel bearing housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 94,865 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wheel bearing housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on exact 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wheel bearing housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 94,863 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to obtain a reading required due to the exhaust system leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wheel bearing housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on exact 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wheel bearing housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 93,095 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 93,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 91,561 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 91,561 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 90,638 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured minimal amber light emitted (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Minimal amber light emitted (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 89,484 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged and has incomplete letter and reflective border missing at end (0.1 (b))

Exhaust heat shield by fuel tank becoming insecure

High level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured minimal amber light emitted (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Minimal amber light emitted (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 87,726 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 87,726 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,298 miles

Exhaust system becoming corroded

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread almost down to cords

Fail 24 Jul 2017 85,298 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system becoming corroded

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread almost down to cords

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,008 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,588 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 77,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn at outer edge at shallower tread design (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre becoming worn at outer edge at shallower tread design

Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre becoming worn at its outer edge

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,630 miles

Nearside front tyre worn almost smooth at outer edge away from main tread band

Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,625 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,948 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,312 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 53,312 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,876 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,371 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 39,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,242 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,784 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 MVD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVD, 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 MVD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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