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BW04 GNK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,770 mi
Last recorded148,770 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 GNK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 148,770 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

repair work covered in underseal

Fail 31 Jul 2025 148,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (outer sill) as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 140,662 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 138,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 136,099 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 133,272 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 131,078 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat tilt handle missing.

Fail 4 Jul 2020 131,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat tilt handle missing.

Pass 13 Jul 2019 126,836 miles

Offside Rear Seat release/tilt handle missing.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 120,021 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 120,021 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 112,281 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

clutch pedal anti/slip worn

Fail 29 Jul 2017 112,279 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

clutch pedal anti/slip worn

Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,458 miles

front wipers smearing

nearside front seat tilt inop

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 18 Jul 2015 93,596 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 82,798 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 72,403 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 61,371 miles

Gearbox torque assister bush splitting

Slight oil leak around the cam sensor

Pass 16 Jul 2011 50,689 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 40,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 40,279 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 29,981 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,474 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 GNK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

BW04 GNK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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