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BC04 SLU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,964 mi
Last recorded71,964 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 71,964 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 68,303 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 58,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 66,617 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 66,617 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section blow by mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,148 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rears

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 64,147 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rears

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 61,575 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,741 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable track rod. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 58,175 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 58,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears including rear parts (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre treads are split

possible oil leak in the engine bay

the offside front to rear fuel pipe is corroded

the offside front tyre tread is split and quite worn on the inner and outer edges. Replacement is recommended

Pass 14 Oct 2016 51,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner and outer edges. 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished. 195/50r15

Nearside Front wiper split.

Nearside Rear tyre perished within tread. 195/50r15

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner and outer edges. 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre heavily perished. 195/50r15

Offside Rear tyre perished within tread. 195/50r15

engine noise. (injector leak)

rear silencer rubber broken.

rear silencer rubber heavily perished.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 46,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyre slighty worn outer edges.

both front tyres slighty perished within tread.

both rear tyres slighty perished within tread.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 41,951 miles

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded on the lower coils

Fail 3 Oct 2013 39,644 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolt etc

Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,644 miles

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolt etc

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,534 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Oct 2011 24,168 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,989 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,754 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,301 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,871 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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BC04 SLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BC04 SLU, 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 SLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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