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BD04 XBU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,478 mi
Last recorded129,478 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 129,478 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 122,377 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 122,377 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 120,254 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 120,254 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 117,410 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 117,410 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working center (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 108,671 miles

Central Rear Upper lamp dose not illuminate

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing close too 2mm wear bars

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing close too 2mm wear bars &slightly wearing on edges

Rear bumper damaged on n/s & o/s

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 100,733 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 100,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,797 miles

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

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

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

power steering pipe adrift securing bracket broken off

Fail 18 Apr 2016 87,796 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

all round body work damage

power steering pipe adrift securing bracket broken off

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,174 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

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

damage to door, bumper & wing on o/s/r

front brake discs scored/lipped, pads ok at this time

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,027 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 69,275 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r/door slight damage

Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,458 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,683 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 51,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,171 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 43,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,479 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,861 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,006 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 XBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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