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BN04 YWJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,696 mi
Last recorded117,696 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 117,696 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,712 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 110,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,413 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 101,413 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

slight oil leak / adjacent oil filter

Fail 14 Jan 2015 90,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

slight oil leak / adjacent oil filter

Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coolant level low

offside front tyre inner edge slight wear

Pass 30 Jan 2013 71,089 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 61,839 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,303 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 40,048 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 40,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,801 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 29,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,719 miles

cut to tread nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nail offside rear tyre

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 YWJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

BN04 YWJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is BN04 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 YWJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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