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BK04 XTU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,211 mi
Last recorded129,211 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 XTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 129,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 123,469 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 123,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 115,583 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush axle outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 115,582 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush axle outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 106,263 miles

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

Gearbox oil slight seepage

Fail 7 Mar 2016 106,263 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox oil slight seepage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread, cracking and perished sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread, cracking and perished sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 96,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 89,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs lipped

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs lipped

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,732 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,058 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 72,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres close to legal limit

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,473 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 63,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 56,074 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,915 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,701 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,186 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 XTU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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