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BF04 EBX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,011 mi
Last recorded144,011 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 EBX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 144,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 137,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 129,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 120,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,913 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 112,150 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,616 miles

Front oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and whole system slightly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 102,616 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and whole system slightly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 94,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 86,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 86,563 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,227 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 76,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,066 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 49,136 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,503 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 42,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,572 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 24,293 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 EBX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBX, 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 EBX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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