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BT04 AXS

2004 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,629 mi
Last recorded75,629 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 AXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 75,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 75,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 70,559 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 69,323 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,016 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 69,016 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,684 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 68,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 68,429 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 68,429 miles

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 68,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,729 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 67,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,597 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,799 miles

COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODING

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Rear SLIGHT BUCKLE TO NEAR SIDE WHEEL

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 6 Jul 2017 63,799 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking NEAR SIDE OF STEERING RACK (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODING

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Rear SLIGHT BUCKLE TO NEAR SIDE WHEEL

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,909 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,297 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,912 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 50,910 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,161 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,369 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,462 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,933 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,703 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,651 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 AXS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc 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 BT04 AXS, 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 AXS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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