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BV04 JKY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,514 mi
Last recorded33,514 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 JKY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 33,514 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 27,019 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 27,011 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rear by wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 26,573 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 26,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 25,884 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 25,135 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 24,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 23,474 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 23,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 22,255 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 21,163 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 19,977 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,512 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 17,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

torque restrictor deterated with splitting no excess play recommend change soon.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,281 miles

torque restrictor deterated with splitting no excess play recommend change soon.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 16,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,551 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 14,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 12,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 12,950 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 11,599 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,076 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 8,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 6,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 4,863 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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BV04 JKY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV04 JKY, 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 BV04 JKY registered?

BV04 JKY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is BV04 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 JKY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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