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BA04 FHX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,034 mi
Last recorded134,034 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 FHX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 134,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 123,866 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 116,931 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 106,282 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 106,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,361 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, plus close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 100,361 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, plus close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 90,751 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 90,751 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 81,262 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,827 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,709 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 59,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,668 miles

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

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 1 Jun 2013 53,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,053 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 48,053 miles

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

CRACKING TO OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD BASE

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,161 miles

BOTHR REAR TYRES CRACKING TO TREAD BASE

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

Fail 31 May 2011 43,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTHR REAR TYRES CRACKING TO TREAD BASE

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,901 miles

ALL TYRES SHOWING SIGHNS OF PERISHING

Pass 29 May 2009 32,674 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,024 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front tyres wearing on iner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,974 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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BA04 FHX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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