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BA04 LCN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,066 mi
Last recorded97,066 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LCN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 97,066 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 97,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,601 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 90,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 88,049 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 84,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 79,463 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,990 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2016 72,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 72,491 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,451 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 65,451 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,028 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,786 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,367 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,314 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2009 42,437 miles

both front headlight units have a bolt missing BUT ARE SECURE

tyres have cracking to tread and sidewalls

Fail 29 May 2009 42,437 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front headlight units have a bolt missing BUT ARE SECURE

tyres have cracking to tread and sidewalls

Pass 7 May 2008 32,147 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 32,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 16,204 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 LCN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LCN, 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 LCN registered?

BA04 LCN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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