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BF04 ECT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,929 mi
Last recorded143,929 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ECT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 143,929 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 143,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 130,897 miles

age related cracks nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2016 117,929 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 117,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 114,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 106,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2014 106,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,259 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear+nearside rear

Fail 21 Jun 2012 87,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear+nearside rear

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,471 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 81,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,415 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 75,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,360 miles

wipers smear

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,270 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 63,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,141 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 ECT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF04 ECT, 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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What year was BF04 ECT registered?

BF04 ECT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BF04 ECT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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