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BT04 CAX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,620 mi
Last recorded130,620 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 130,620 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable guide missing

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

drivers seat unable to tilt forward

engine air leak

Fail 24 Jun 2019 130,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable guide missing

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

drivers seat unable to tilt forward

engine air leak

Pass 30 Jun 2018 122,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded slightly in clips and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2017 113,136 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 113,133 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 104,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,182 miles

drivers seat tilt handle broken

pully type engine noise

Fail 26 Jun 2015 95,182 miles

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

drivers seat tilt handle broken

pully type engine noise

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,176 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 85,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 76,504 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)

drivers seat not allowing access to rear

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jun 2012 67,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 57,183 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 57,180 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2010 48,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat wont tilt

Fail 27 Jun 2009 38,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres getting low on tread

motor on n/s head light adjuster not working

Pass 27 Jun 2009 38,928 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

motor on n/s head light adjuster not working

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,100 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,346 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 CAX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CAX, 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 CAX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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