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BD04 WZX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,590 mi
Last recorded98,590 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 WZX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2019 98,590 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 86,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,836 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Apr 2017 80,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,253 miles

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Apr 2016 76,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported to flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 71,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,648 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Apr 2014 67,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,080 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of n/s/f and all rear seats

Fail 23 Apr 2013 64,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of n/s/f and all rear seats

Pass 21 Apr 2012 62,495 miles

front brake pads are worn quite low

Fail 20 Apr 2012 62,495 miles

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

front brake pads are worn quite low

Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 59,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light is on.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 57,204 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 54,141 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 54,141 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 51,357 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,737 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 WZX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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