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BA04 FGP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,524 mi
Last recorded95,524 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 FGP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,524 miles

Drivers seat back release handle broken

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside head lamp adjuster deteriorated

Offside Rear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

RBT: service brake only 57%

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Aug 2021 95,524 miles

Drivers seat back release handle broken

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside head lamp adjuster deteriorated

Offside Rear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

RBT: service brake only 57%

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,259 miles

Drivers seat back release handle broken

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear body damage

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

RBT: service brake only 58%

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,512 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank cracked ()

Drivers seat back release broken

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear body damage

Pass 4 Sep 2018 93,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 93,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,114 miles

Drivers seat back release handle broken

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 55/60% worn (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear body damage and bumper detached

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 91,113 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red shows white due to damaged lens (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Coolant level low

Drivers seat back release handle broken

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 55/60% worn (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear body damage and bumper detached

Oil level very low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 86,245 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,257 miles

Coolant leak

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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,533 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,817 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 17 Aug 2010 48,953 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,225 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 42,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,130 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,643 miles

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

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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BA04 FGP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BA04 FGP, 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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BA04 FGP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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