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BC04 SNJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,412 mi
Last recorded49,412 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SNJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 49,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 48,924 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres worn on the edges and perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to perish slightly in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jul 2021 48,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to perish slightly in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 46,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,333 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 44,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm ball joint cover split and exuding grease (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall extensively split / torn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall extensively split / torn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm ball joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,394 miles

Rear tyres ageing

Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,141 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 39,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,180 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,803 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,047 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,941 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 25,693 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 23,548 miles

wipers poor.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 20,415 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking up in tread.

Fail 6 Sep 2008 20,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre cracking up in tread.

Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,424 miles

1 noisey injector ?

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 SNJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SNJ, 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 BC04 SNJ registered?

BC04 SNJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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