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BF04 WVU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

126,447 mi
Last recorded126,447 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 WVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 126,447 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear body underside corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 124,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside of car has surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2025 124,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside of car has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2024 121,829 miles

underside of car slightly corroded

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

slight oil leak

slight wear in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2023 119,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion on underbody, subframes and suspension components

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 116,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 112,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 112,914 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 109,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 109,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,490 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge.

underside of car starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jan 2019 104,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge.

underside of car starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jan 2018 99,730 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

mill lamp on dash

under side of car starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jan 2017 94,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

mill lamp on dash

under side of car starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,110 miles

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

slight corrosion under the car

Fail 20 Jan 2015 82,854 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

inner front brake discs corroded and just passed test

Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,854 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inner front brake discs corroded and just passed test

Fail 16 Jan 2014 76,917 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,917 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 69,323 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 62,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 62,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,502 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,693 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,479 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,479 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,777 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 WVU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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