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BD04 VLV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,947 mi
Last recorded123,947 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,947 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 123,946 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 113,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 113,525 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 103,765 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 103,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 93,904 miles

Drivers seat squab insecure,advise attention

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front wing and nearside rear quarter panel slightly damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2017 93,904 miles

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

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Bonnet safety catch lever insecure.Bonnet opened with difficulty

Drivers seat squab insecure,advise attention

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front wing and nearside rear quarter panel slightly damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2016 83,385 miles

Nearside Rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode/ coated

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 83,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working and off side rear (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode/ coated

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,720 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 68,720 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage door pillar moulding clips (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage door pillar moulding clips (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,627 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 65,627 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,302 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 61,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,262 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 45,893 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 45,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 39,721 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 32,778 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,778 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,281 miles

both front tyres worn on edges advise replaced asap

Pass 4 May 2007 20,108 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 VLV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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