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BT04 BYL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,687 mi
Last recorded193,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 BYL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 193,687 miles

REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 2 Aug 2017 184,753 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 177,908 miles

Front windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 177,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 162,758 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 147,843 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 133,690 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 114,809 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 114,809 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 101,906 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 101,906 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 85,589 miles

N/S/F brake hose slightly twisted

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,786 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,213 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,184 miles

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

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 BYL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYL, 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 BYL registered?

BT04 BYL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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