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BW04 LCN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,640 mi
Last recorded72,640 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 LCN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 72,640 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 72,631 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 71,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 70,426 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 67,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,071 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,925 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,413 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,066 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,162 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 29,950 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 26,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,170 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,290 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,809 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 14,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LCN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 BW04 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

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

Is BW04 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 LCN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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