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BW04 BYJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,399 mi
Last recorded66,399 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 BYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 66,399 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 63,378 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 60,829 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 59,427 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 58,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 57,956 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,315 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 52,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 46,051 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 46,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,297 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 27,839 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 May 2017 27,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2016 16,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 8,472 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 8,465 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 8,456 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 8,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,277 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 8,277 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,139 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 8,139 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,114 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 8,114 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 6,576 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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BW04 BYJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc 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 BW04 BYJ, 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 BW04 BYJ registered?

BW04 BYJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BW04 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 BYJ 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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