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BP04 GYW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,476 mi
Last recorded79,476 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 GYW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 79,476 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 79,476 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXCESS CO (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

UNABLE TO TEST FRONT BRAKES DUE TO BINDING EXCESSIVLEY

Pass 5 Feb 2025 77,990 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 77,986 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 76,562 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 76,562 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,152 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 68,857 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 68,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,564 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 64,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 59,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 55,253 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 54,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear inner tyre wall has cut all way round tyre

centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,304 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 54,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bent rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 52,239 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,835 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,934 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,974 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,192 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,080 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,376 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,483 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,599 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,549 miles

Surface cuts in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

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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BP04 GYW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BP04 GYW, 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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BP04 GYW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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