MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
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
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
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
o/s/r/door slight damage
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)
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)
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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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