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CK04 BYF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,960 mi
Last recorded92,960 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 BYF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 92,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded off backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 88,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,634 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 85,228 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 85,228 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 83,142 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 81,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.38mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,836 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2019 77,958 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,404 miles

n/s sill starting to rust

slight damage to o/s sill

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,742 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 72,742 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ligh scratches to screen

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,908 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 61,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,665 miles

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

split in n/side rear tyre not to core

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,857 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,732 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,740 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,537 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,537 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,227 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,462 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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CK04 BYF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 CK04 BYF, 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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CK04 BYF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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