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BT04 VTY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

119,872 mi
Last recorded119,872 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 119,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interaction (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 119,872 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bad wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp interaction (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 117,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 117,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 116,061 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,883 miles

Offside Rear light unit corroded due to being full of water

Fail 27 Oct 2022 113,883 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit corroded due to being full of water

Pass 19 Oct 2021 111,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,620 miles

PARKING BRAKE HAS NO RESERVE TRAVEL

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST EXCEEDS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 106,122 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 106,074 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 103,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust back box heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,651 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 95,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 May 2016 95,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front on full lock both front sensor wires are fouling the wheel rim

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

Offside Rear Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

obligatory indirect vision device obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 May 2015 85,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 85,055 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 75,045 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 75,045 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,457 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,757 miles

front number plate cracked

front wipers deteriating

o/s/f tyre 1.8mm

Fail 2 Jun 2010 57,606 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,606 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 49,926 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,383 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 35,414 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 35,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 VTY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VTY, 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 VTY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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