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BA04 FKV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,636 mi
Last recorded113,636 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 FKV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 113,636 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,332 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 97,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,946 miles

nearside sill damage

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,946 miles

nearside sill damage

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,451 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 81,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,215 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp slight damaged still secured

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,092 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 68,086 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,898 miles

Oil leak

nearside rack end slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,950 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 48,950 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt checked as far as possible. Due to childs seat bieng fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,737 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 36,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FKV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FKV, 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 BA04 FKV registered?

BA04 FKV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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