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BD04 VHX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,676 mi
Last recorded111,676 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 111,676 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2019 111,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 803,910 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,016 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 93,016 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 83,787 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 81,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 81,254 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 74,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,098 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 May 2010 51,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades ends split

Fail 25 May 2010 51,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper blades ends split

Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,508 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,864 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 May 2008 36,864 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 25 May 2007 24,775 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 VHX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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