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BT04 ACJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

107,236 mi
Last recorded107,236 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 ACJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 107,236 miles

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

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2026 107,232 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 95,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 86,940 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 86,936 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,543 miles

near side front tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2022 67,500 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 67,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 60,710 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 60,709 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,691 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 60,688 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,676 miles

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

off side front trye wearing on outside edge

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Feb 2018 60,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side front trye wearing on outside edge

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,662 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 53,662 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 47,346 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,202 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 44,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 36,858 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 36,853 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 30,056 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 23,387 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished & wearing uneven

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 May 2010 17,287 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 11,085 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,130 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 6,841 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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BT04 ACJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BT04 ACJ, 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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BT04 ACJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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