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BV04 KHJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,730 mi
Last recorded63,730 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 63,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 62,363 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 62,322 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,974 miles

General underside corrosion to underside and some suspension components

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 53,705 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 53,705 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,166 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material prior to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,011 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,125 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 27,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,806 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,306 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,675 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 11,022 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 7,924 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 KHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KHJ, 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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BV04 KHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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