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BA04 TMZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,680 mi
Last recorded93,680 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 TMZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 93,680 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 90,159 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 85,429 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 85,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 82,543 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 82,543 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 80,874 miles

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,450 miles

Both rear springs corroded

N/s/r tyre worn

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear brake pipes cleaned an treated

Fail 9 Sep 2019 76,450 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear springs corroded

N/s/r tyre worn

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear brake pipes require clean an treat

Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,214 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly buckled

Fail 17 Sep 2018 74,214 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly buckled

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,383 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 69,383 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,433 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,769 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,755 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 46,755 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,558 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,652 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,416 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,299 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 TMZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

BA04 TMZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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