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BN04 XSL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,046 mi
Last recorded26,046 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 26,046 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 25,694 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 25,258 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 24,191 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 23,351 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 22,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 22,596 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 22,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 21,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 20,970 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 20,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,969 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 19,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 19,093 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 19,093 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp broken (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2015 18,369 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,369 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 16,580 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 15,378 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,112 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 12,659 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 11,291 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,749 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 7,870 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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BN04 XSL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN04 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

BN04 XSL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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