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BF04 EAW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,713 mi
Last recorded109,713 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 EAW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 109,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2018 109,713 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Oct 2015 109,704 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 109,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

items in boot time of test could not inspect spare tyre

rear both sides outer tyre wearing

slight free play inner steering joint(S)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 99,197 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,738 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,062 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,930 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 64,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,346 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,553 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,938 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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BF04 EAW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF04 EAW, 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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BF04 EAW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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