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BC04 RVE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

128,096 mi
Last recorded128,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 RVE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 128,096 miles

Mil lamp on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 128,096 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Mil lamp on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 124,292 miles

gearbox bearings noisy

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 120,778 miles

exhaust centre section mount broken

mil light on

Fail 8 Jan 2016 120,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm + out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,905 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm

gear oil leak

mil light on

Pass 6 Jan 2014 112,945 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 112,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 107,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 107,392 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Pass 16 Sep 2011 101,492 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 101,492 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet wont shut

n/s/r wheel rim slighty damaged

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 6 Sep 2010 90,019 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,819 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,818 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

all tyres worn to 3mm

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,469 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 3 Sep 2008 48,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 16 Jul 2007 33,121 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres n/s 3mm o/s 4mm

Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,121 miles

rear tyres n/s 3mm o/s 4mm

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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BC04 RVE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BC04 RVE, 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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BC04 RVE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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