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BK04 YLB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,922 mi
Last recorded132,922 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 132,922 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 132,922 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 111,708 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 111,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim missing sharp clips (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 100,436 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 100,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Reversing lamp not working.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,400 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low out of aim due too accident damage headlight not fitted correctly (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs are worn & lipped

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,168 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 89,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 78,318 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 70,290 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,557 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,557 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,376 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,226 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,593 miles

front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,553 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,615 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 YLB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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