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BC04 TPU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,950 mi
Last recorded71,950 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 TPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 71,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 71,950 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,570 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low suspect header tank cracked

Pass 29 May 2018 58,743 miles

Front tyres worn/wearing on edges

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

Fail 29 May 2018 58,743 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced interacting with brake light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released interacting with side light (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn/wearing on edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 54,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 48,844 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 48,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,269 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,614 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 35,320 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 31,719 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 28,357 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 28,357 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 25,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 24,413 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,588 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 15,640 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 TPU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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