MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wheel trim wearing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wheel trim wearing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Near side front, near side rear, off side front. Bulb colour fading to white light (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Top of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured Amber bulb colour fading to white light (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Top of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexy, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexy, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and 1.90 mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexy hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and 1.90 mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexy hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexy hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bulb very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexy hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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BD04 FML is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 BD04 FML, 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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BD04 FML is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 May 2004.
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