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BT04 RSY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,730 mi
Last recorded91,730 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2022 91,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front slam pannel/ radiator carrier damaged and broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside steering rack wet with oil

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 83,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 83,374 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm plus showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corrodded

Fail 13 Apr 2019 78,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 exhaust heat shields loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corrodded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 74,760 miles

Exhaust back box corrodded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heat shield loose

Middle brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edges strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Radiator carrier insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 74,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust back box corrodded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heat shield loose

Middle brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on edges strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Radiator carrier insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,382 miles

Front panel trim loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer corrodded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 70,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak As marked with yellow chalk (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play As marked with yellow chalk (2.2.B.1f)

Front panel trim loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer corrodded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,869 miles

Centre brake light not working

Radiator mounting broken

Fail 15 Apr 2016 65,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working Repeater lense broken (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Centre brake light not working

Radiator mounting broken

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,821 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,785 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,574 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 51,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,310 miles

radiator insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2012 46,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2011 41,216 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,592 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,841 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,923 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,417 miles

Nearside Front 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 RSY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RSY, 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 RSY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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