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BT04 BWU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,690 mi
Last recorded155,690 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 BWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 155,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 151,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 136,361 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 125,122 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 119,591 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 103,039 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 103,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2010 86,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 76,741 miles

Offside front tyre outer side wall cut but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

Rear wiper blade doesn't clear screen

Fail 23 May 2009 76,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre outer side wall cut but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

Rear wiper blade doesn't clear screen

Fail 19 May 2008 60,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 60,348 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 52,056 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 BWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BWU, 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 BT04 BWU registered?

BT04 BWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is BT04 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 BWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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