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BT04 BYS

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

122,063 mi
Last recorded122,063 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 BYS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 122,063 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 112,143 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 107,262 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted offside front and both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 101,625 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jun 2021 101,625 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2020 97,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 91,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 May 2019 91,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,593 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 84,593 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 77,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,146 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 64,281 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,281 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 52,954 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,493 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 41,222 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,222 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,927 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 34,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,721 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 27,721 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,118 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,231 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 BYS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BYS, 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 BYS registered?

BT04 BYS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for BT04 BYS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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