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BD04 VUL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,147 mi
Last recorded132,147 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 VUL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 132,147 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 132,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Sep 2022 132,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 112,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,668 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror cracked

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 102,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Door mirror cracked

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 94,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear on inner tread and also cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also tyre deteriorated ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 88,913 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Offside Front coil spring corroded and both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2018 88,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Offside Front coil spring corroded and both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,540 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Outer side wall slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perishing

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,041 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.

Fail 9 May 2014 73,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 73,468 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 64,828 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 57,950 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 52,555 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,240 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 45,100 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2009 36,398 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,605 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 27,605 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,194 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 27 Apr 2007 19,194 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VUL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VUL, 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 VUL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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