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B23 OJH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

94,996 mi
Last recorded94,996 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 OJH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 94,996 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 94,798 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension locking device ineffective Nearside and off side lower shock pinch bolts (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil level low

Pass 28 Oct 2025 181,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 91,194 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 170,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 91,138 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 155,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 142,530 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 142,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 129,666 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 129,666 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,301 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 83,558 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 109,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 82,260 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 82,260 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 95,214 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 95,214 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,949 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 71,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both fronts (3.6.B.4a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,356 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 42,333 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,445 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 68,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 28,668 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 63,021 miles

n/s/f cv boot is leaking grease

o/s/f tyre tread is low on the inner edge

parking brake cables are over adjusted

power steering pipes are damp

Fail 21 Jun 2013 63,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f cv boot is leaking grease

o/s/f tyre tread is low on the inner edge

parking brake cables are over adjusted

power steering pipes are damp

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,864 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,864 miles

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

centre exhust bracket weld broken slightly

front number plate deteriorated

gearbox noisy slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,618 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 25,618 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,590 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 OJH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 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 B23 OJH, 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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B23 OJH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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