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BM04 CYP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

147,144 mi
Last recorded147,144 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 CYP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 147,144 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 147,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 140,262 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 140,262 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake drum back plate insecure both rear drum backing plates heavily corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 133,956 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle backing plates corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 133,956 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 127,362 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear axle and brake backing plates heavily corroded

rear underside slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 127,351 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear axle and brake backing plates heavily corroded

rear underside slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 119,586 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 119,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 113,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 113,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,462 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 106,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 98,847 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,592 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2015 87,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,539 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 81,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,821 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,090 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,694 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,671 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,458 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 22,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,736 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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BM04 CYP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BM04 CYP, 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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BM04 CYP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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