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BT04 CEY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,058 mi
Last recorded104,058 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 CEY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2017 104,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible nuts fitted back to front (4.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure brackets broken (1.7.3)

Front slightly insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,894 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 95,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2015 95,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,523 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 83,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,316 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,319 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 23 Jun 2011 73,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,337 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,942 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,658 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 CEY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CEY, 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 CEY registered?

BT04 CEY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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