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BW04 FZT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,548 mi
Last recorded84,548 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 84,548 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 84,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 83,706 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 82,607 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 81,807 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 80,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 79,077 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body surface rust

Pass 24 Jun 2020 78,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,158 miles

door trim missing of door by window

Fail 24 Jun 2019 77,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

door trim missing of door by window

Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,338 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,020 miles

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

as damage to near side outer sill

Pass 27 May 2016 71,821 miles

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

as damage to near side outer sill

as damage to off side front wing

trim missing off b post of door

Fail 27 May 2016 71,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

as damage to near side outer sill

as damage to off side front wing

trim missing off b post of door

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,686 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 65,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,627 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 58,627 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,698 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,681 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,705 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,077 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,871 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 FZT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

BW04 FZT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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