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BD04 WCL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,940 mi
Last recorded158,940 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 158,940 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 158,915 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play STEERING STIFF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 155,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advice both front brake discs rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing advice dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 155,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advice both front brake discs rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing advice dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 153,883 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 153,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 152,060 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 149,210 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 149,199 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 146,724 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 146,716 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 141,750 miles

Nearside Front advice cut in outer tyre wall

Fail 4 Nov 2014 132,975 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 132,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 118,721 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 118,721 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

No water in expansion tank at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2012 102,665 miles

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 29 Oct 2011 83,229 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,346 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,516 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,424 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,299 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,647 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 WCL 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 69.6%.

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 WCL, 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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What year was BD04 WCL registered?

BD04 WCL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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