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BD04 FML

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,833 mi
Last recorded108,833 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 FML
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 108,833 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,428 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 102,427 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,045 miles

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 96,044 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 91,621 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 91,621 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 88,837 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 88,837 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,462 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,696 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,901 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 81,901 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,960 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexy hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 78,960 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 75,370 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 75,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,307 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,940 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,217 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013
Pass 11 May 2012 61,122 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 55,091 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,227 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,888 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 40,888 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,156 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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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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