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BC04 YBL

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 84,117 miles on the clock, averaging 4,156 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BC04 YBL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
84,117
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,156

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,117 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,574
Average per year4,156
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BC04 YBL 8k27k46k65k84k '07'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,117 miles
Since last MOT+8,574 miles
PASS
Mileage75,543 miles
Since last MOT+10,857 miles
PASS
Mileage64,686 miles
Since last MOT+12,200 miles
PASS
Mileage52,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,486 miles
Since last MOT+9,874 miles
PASS
Mileage42,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage37,504 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,463 miles
Since last MOT+1,628 miles
PASS
Mileage35,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,835 miles
Since last MOT+2,202 miles
PASS
Mileage33,633 miles
Since last MOT+2,287 miles
PASS
Mileage31,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage29,901 miles
Since last MOT+2,128 miles
PASS
Mileage27,773 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
Mileage25,768 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,235 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,453 miles
Since last MOT+2,694 miles
PASS
Mileage20,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,662 miles
PASS
Mileage18,097 miles
Since last MOT+3,067 miles
PASS
Mileage15,030 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage12,388 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage10,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage8,028 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 YBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBC — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BC04 YBL

What car is BC04 YBL?

BC04 YBL is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BC04 YBL?

The last recorded mileage for BC04 YBL was 84,117 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BC04 YBL passed its MOT?

BC04 YBL has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.

Is BC04 YBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC04 YBL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BC04 YBL?

BC04 YBL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.