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AP04 BUJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,453 mi
Last recorded108,453 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BUJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 108,453 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 7 May 2018 105,925 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear chassie corroded

rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2017 100,373 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 100,370 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 98,634 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 98,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 96,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2015 96,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 78,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2014 78,675 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 69,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2013 69,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2012 54,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2012 54,641 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2011 44,115 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 36,954 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 36,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 32,063 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 24,769 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,716 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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AP04 BUJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP04 BUJ, 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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AP04 BUJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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