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BD04 VHZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,845 mi
Last recorded62,845 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 62,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 62,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section next to rear beam axle mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 60,502 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides / to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake travel high

Fail 14 Nov 2024 60,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner part / hole (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner part almost BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides / to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake travel high

Pass 16 Nov 2023 58,710 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,872 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 55,398 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,041 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 51,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 51,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 48,008 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 45,375 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 42,671 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,803 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,744 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 32,345 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,136 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 22,689 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,862 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 17,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,293 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VHZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD04 VHZ registered?

BD04 VHZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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