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BA04 LXE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,689 mi
Last recorded126,689 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 LXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 126,689 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth And splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Catalytic converter heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 126,682 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All affected by stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All stop lamps affected by sidelights (4.3.3 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth And splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Catalytic converter heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 116,909 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child seat fitted to offside rear and nearside rear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 116,909 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child seat fitted to offside rear and nearside rear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 109,681 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 103,945 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 99,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 95,503 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,057 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 86,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 81,875 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 81,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 75,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,084 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2014 6,720 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,477 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 39,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

can not see all brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,971 miles

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

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

can not see all brakes

Pass 31 May 2011 35,867 miles

Both rear Brake back plates rusty

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing outer edge of tread, overall tread depth 4mm

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,777 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 21,503 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 21,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 15,450 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 6,880 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 LXE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXE, 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 LXE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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