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BT04 YXB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,626 mi
Last recorded104,626 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 YXB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 104,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,348 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 100,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 94,276 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,671 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 82,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,111 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)

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

oil level very low

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,404 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,303 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 50,301 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,846 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,673 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 27,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 19,463 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 15,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 15,603 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 YXB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT04 YXB registered?

BT04 YXB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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The MOT history for BT04 YXB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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