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BN04 XTH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,001 mi
Last recorded68,001 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 66,340 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 65,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 63,727 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 63,727 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 62,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 61,252 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 61,251 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 59,516 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 57,923 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 57,923 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 55,032 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2016 52,150 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 48,608 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 48,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 41,264 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 41,264 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,972 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,082 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 26,082 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,457 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 XTH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

BN04 XTH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is BN04 XTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 XTH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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