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BW04 BYX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,986 mi
Last recorded63,986 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 BYX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 63,986 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 62,135 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 57,761 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 57,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,968 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 54,786 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,007 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 54,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant on min

Pass 1 Aug 2018 53,955 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,435 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,314 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,992 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

offside front tyre on 3mm tyre tread

Fail 18 Jun 2013 49,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre on 3mm tyre tread

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,347 miles

nearside front tyre slightly wearing outer tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,547 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,515 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,220 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,892 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 17,007 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,007 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 BYX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BYX, 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 BW04 BYX registered?

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

Is BW04 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 BYX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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