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BA04 FJD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,493 mi
Last recorded118,493 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 FJD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 118,493 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 118,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 112,276 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 112,276 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 109,271 miles

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyre cracking and perishing in tread grooves

Pass 20 May 2017 108,118 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 108,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2016 103,986 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 103,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 97,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

rear tyres slightly out of shape and cracking

Fail 28 Jan 2015 97,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

rear tyres slightly out of shape and cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2014 95,433 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 78,705 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 65,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,649 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,367 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,876 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 FJD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FJD, 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 FJD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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