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BT04 SBV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,089 mi
Last recorded90,089 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 SBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 90,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 60,364 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 55,683 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 55,683 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 47,402 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 47,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 45,388 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm center (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 44,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm center (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,763 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,231 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 35,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 30,042 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant expansion tank fracturing

nearside rear tyre outer shoulder worn smooth 175/65/14

Fail 9 May 2017 30,042 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant expansion tank fracturing

nearside rear tyre outer shoulder worn smooth 175/65/14

Pass 19 May 2016 25,271 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 20,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 18,246 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,122 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 17,476 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 16,628 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 15,498 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 15,498 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 14,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,999 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 11,190 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 May 2007 11,190 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 SBV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

BT04 SBV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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