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BA04 MKG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,068 mi
Last recorded88,068 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 MKG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 88,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,202 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim OUTER FACE (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Upper SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 83,202 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim OUTER FACE (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper SUSPENSION SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 76,017 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 76,017 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Sep 2014 66,905 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Sep 2013 60,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Sep 2012 54,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil filter corroded advise replacement

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil filter corroded advise replacement

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,956 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

oil filter corroded advise replacement

surface corrosion on both front brake disc

Pass 5 May 2010 47,107 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,541 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,427 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 MKG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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