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BD04 MPZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,658 mi
Last recorded128,658 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 MPZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 128,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 123,903 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 120,149 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 120,149 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,657 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 117,657 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,854 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 114,854 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,896 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,307 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,916 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,666 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 77,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken away (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,336 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 69,336 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,637 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 60,637 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

anti freeze staining on o/s of engine (water pump?)

both front tyres getting low on tread

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

odd sticker on screen

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,284 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 41,949 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,949 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 35,532 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 35,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 29,954 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,954 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,840 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 7,516 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 MPZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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