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BT04 AOR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,667 mi
Last recorded136,667 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 136,667 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides slight deterioration (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front seat tilt release levers broken

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust flexy slight damage

nearside front and both offside wheels, nuts fitted incorrectly (tapers should face inwards)

Fail 18 Dec 2024 136,667 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and treads worn close to wear indicators and slight deterioration (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and treads worn close to wear indicators (inner edge very close to cords being exposed) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides slight deterioration (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front seat tilt release levers broken

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust flexy slight damage

nearside front and both offside wheels, nuts fitted incorrectly (tapers should face inwards)

Pass 7 Dec 2023 123,056 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 121,636 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 121,636 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated securing clip missing allowing hose to flap about and rub (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,161 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 116,874 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 116,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 100,667 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,399 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,011 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 68,011 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,556 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 515,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIZE 175/65/T/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIZE 175/65/T/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,611 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,023 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 48,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,170 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,373 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT & REAR TYRE SIDEWALL DETERIORATING

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,496 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,326 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,233 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 39,987 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,343 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 AOR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AOR, 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 AOR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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