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BT04 ZKA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

110,700 mi
Last recorded110,700 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 110,700 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 109,143 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 107,366 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,370 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,965 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 100,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 97,320 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 97,314 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,963 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front bump stop missing

Fail 20 Apr 2018 91,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front bump stop missing

Pass 24 Apr 2017 85,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 Apr 2017 85,587 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,726 miles

antifreeze leaking

mirror damaged o/s

nail in the tyre o/s/r

Fail 19 Apr 2016 78,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

antifreeze leaking

mirror damaged o/s

nail in the tyre o/s/r

Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 67,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,288 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,319 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 62,315 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 May 2012 56,161 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 52,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to baby seat fitted and secure

oil leak found from under front of vehicle advise to be inspected

Pass 21 May 2011 52,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to baby seat fitted and secure

oil leak found from under front of vehicle advise to be inspected

Pass 11 May 2010 46,615 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 46,615 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 42,351 miles

Both front indicators starting to flash white

Both rear tyres cracked in tred

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

Nearside rear seat belt damaged

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

Pass 15 May 2009 42,351 miles

Both front indicators starting to flash white

Both rear tyres cracked in tred

Nearside rear seat belt damaged

Pass 30 May 2008 30,904 miles

engine oil level low 1 litre added

Pass 23 May 2007 21,275 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated in tread

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 ZKA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 ZKA, 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 ZKA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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