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BL04 NXY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

137,963 mi
Last recorded137,963 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 NXY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 137,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2025 137,948 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 135,332 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 130,449 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam

Fail 6 Sep 2023 130,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam

Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,523 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 125,428 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to ns rear flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns starting to perish and crack slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 120,394 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hub to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 120,394 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hub to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,871 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 114,782 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 107,018 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 107,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 100,633 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 100,633 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Two front tyres getting close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear centre brake light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,202 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 88,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 78,945 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,945 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,967 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 61,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,716 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,246 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 28,357 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,483 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,142 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 13,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BL04 NXY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BL04 NXY, 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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BL04 NXY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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