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BT04 SWK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,155 mi
Last recorded120,155 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 120,155 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 18 Jan 2017 120,155 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Jan 2016 118,572 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 114,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 114,574 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 112,418 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 112,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light on

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

Slight bulge in N/S rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2012 109,791 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 109,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 102,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,213 miles

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split but still clears windscreen.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 83,661 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 69,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 22 Dec 2008 69,956 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 31 Dec 2007 48,369 miles

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

front no.plate

Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,298 miles

front no plate

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 SWK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

BT04 SWK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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