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BT04 CDE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,209 mi
Last recorded116,209 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 116,209 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 115,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting, both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 115,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting, both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to nearside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,453 miles

MIL light illuminated

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 112,453 miles

MIL light illuminated

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 111,289 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 111,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,862 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 109,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,006 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 102,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2013 96,789 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 88,413 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine whine osf area suggest further investigation

Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,413 miles

engine whine osf area suggest further investigation

Fail 21 Jul 2011 78,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,504 miles

Offside Front 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 19 Aug 2010 69,571 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 34,493 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 CDE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CDE, 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 CDE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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