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BT04 SYZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,965 mi
Last recorded132,965 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 132,965 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight perishing cracks

Fail 5 May 2017 132,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has slight perishing cracks

Pass 5 May 2016 129,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre have pershing cracks and wearing inner edge

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre have pershing cracks

Pass 20 Sep 2014 125,904 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 116,755 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,905 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 108,904 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 100,841 miles

high level stop light not working

n/s/f wheel distorted slightly

Fail 22 Jan 2011 100,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise front wheel alignment to be checked

eml on

engine misfiring

high level stop light not working

n/s/f wheel distorted slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2009 89,300 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,936 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,717 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 54,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SYZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

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

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