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BN04 VYE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,096 mi
Last recorded81,096 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 VYE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,096 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 81,085 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 71,380 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 71,370 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 64,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 56,576 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 49,345 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 45,538 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 45,538 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,695 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 38,326 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 38,326 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section on front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high tail brake light inoprative

Fail 30 Aug 2016 36,314 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working brake light (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high tail brake light inoprative

Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,535 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 34,535 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,535 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 32,535 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,830 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,809 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 28,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,937 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,581 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 24,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 22,304 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,304 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,317 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,801 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,692 miles

long travel in handbrake for model

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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BN04 VYE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN04 VYE, 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 BN04 VYE registered?

BN04 VYE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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