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BF04 XRJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,065 mi
Last recorded120,065 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 120,065 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on its inner edge

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

Pass 9 May 2016 114,463 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on its inner shoulder

rear exhaust mount broken but still adequately supported by another mount

Pass 7 May 2015 109,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre (not repairable)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front wheel outer rim is damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 109,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre (not repairable)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front wheel outer rim is damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 104,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp aim on minimum

centre stop light dim

Fail 28 Apr 2014 103,964 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light dim

Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,086 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,534 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 80,853 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 80,836 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s head light held by tie but secure

unable to move drivers seat

Fail 12 May 2009 71,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 71,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 58,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,417 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 45,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,250 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 XRJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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