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BF04 GPJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,826 mi
Last recorded89,826 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 GPJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 89,826 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn plus gaitor split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

neardide front tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside front door check straps insercure

offside and nearside front seat backs do not release (2 door)

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2024 86,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,068 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 83,068 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,790 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 79,536 miles

under tray fitted to the car .

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,177 miles

Coolant leak water leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted to the car

Pass 22 May 2019 75,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers under tray fitted to the car. front disc pitted.

rear floor rusted floor.

Pass 18 May 2018 74,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear body has slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2017 72,254 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,383 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 66,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,970 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,940 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 50,940 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,477 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,900 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,844 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 31,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,355 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,582 miles

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)

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 GPJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GPJ, 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 GPJ registered?

BF04 GPJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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