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B115 VLJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

90,405 mi
Last recorded90,405 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB115 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 90,405 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 77,778 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,134 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,131 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,070 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,431 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,834 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,280 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 60,280 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,209 miles

engine oil low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,934 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,900 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,967 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,172 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,604 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,579 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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B115 VLJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B115 VLJ, 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 B115 VLJ registered?

B115 VLJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is B115 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B115 VLJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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