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BD04 VHT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,849 mi
Last recorded123,849 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 VHT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 123,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

oil on minimum

Pass 11 Nov 2016 123,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 123,117 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,188 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 121,188 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 105,095 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 104,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,876 miles

front brake discs wearing & corroding on inner faces

Fail 19 Nov 2013 99,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs wearing & corroding on inner faces

Pass 1 Nov 2012 89,572 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 89,562 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,170 miles

n/s/f wheel buckled/damaged slightly on outer rim

Fail 21 Oct 2010 62,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f wheel buckled/damaged slightly on outer rim

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,972 miles

n/s/f wheel outer rim damaged/buckled slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2009 51,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f wheel outer rim damaged/buckled slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,133 miles

front brake discs worn & pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,473 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,525 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 25,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VHT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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