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BA04 UCV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,231 mi
Last recorded107,231 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 107,231 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing, on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,040 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 98,040 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,311 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 87,311 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,026 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,674 miles

offside rear tyre is worn to the legal tread depth limit of 1.6mm and is very close to cord/ply exposure on outer edge (175/65x14)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,029 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 52,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,644 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,597 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,097 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,676 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 UCV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

BA04 UCV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 August 2004.

Is BA04 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 UCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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