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BF04 XLH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,901 mi
Last recorded74,901 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,901 miles

HEADLIGHTS DETERITED

Fail 18 Jan 2022 74,861 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

HEADLIGHTS DETERITED

Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,093 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 67,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 62,686 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 62,686 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 57,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,385 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 43,866 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 31,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 31,923 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,067 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 29,067 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 25,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 6,892 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 5,961 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 4,912 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 3,976 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 XLH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

BF04 XLH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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