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BD04 WSL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,891 mi
Last recorded128,891 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 WSL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 128,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear/centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both osf/nsf (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake weak requirements just met

Fail 10 Dec 2022 128,887 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear/centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both osf/nsf (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake weak requirements just met

Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,552 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2022 123,552 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2021 118,670 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 118,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,589 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 111,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 105,268 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 98,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroding in clips etc (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear to be wearing thin ...cannot clearly see to fully assess (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating slightly (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 98,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster appears to be inop (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroding in clips etc (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear to be wearing thin ...cannot clearly see to fully assess (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating slightly (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 92,675 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 84,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,972 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,976 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 42,834 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,812 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,582 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 WSL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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