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B23 GDB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,094 mi
Last recorded73,094 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 GDB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 73,094 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 73,086 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 69,655 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 66,383 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 66,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 64,053 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 62,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre and rear heat shields insecure

nearside upper strut mount bearing stiff

Fail 16 Nov 2021 62,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside greater (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre and rear heat shields insecure

nearside upper strut mount bearing stiff

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,866 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 60,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,687 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,833 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,201 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,072 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,007 miles

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

steering rack is damp

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,567 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,635 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,424 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,909 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,323 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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B23 GDB 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 85.7%.

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 B23 GDB, 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 B23 GDB registered?

B23 GDB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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