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BK04 XRC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,957 mi
Last recorded106,957 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 XRC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 106,957 miles

Coolant leak hole in bottle ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre to rear ()

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

handbrake has slight travel

Fail 28 Jan 2020 106,953 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak hole in bottle ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre to rear ()

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

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 26 Sep 2017 82,473 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,245 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 7 Oct 2016 73,245 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,134 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 57,134 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 48,401 miles

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

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

both rear wheel bearings are noisy

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2014 48,401 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear wheel bearings are noisy

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 38,321 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2011 19,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,986 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 17,986 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 XRC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

BK04 XRC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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