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BF04 ZYU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,064 mi
Last recorded93,064 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ZYU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 93,064 miles

Central Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front outer tyre wall cut

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 82,563 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer side (4.2.A.1a)

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

smell of fuel around injector/fuel filter area. No signs of visible leaks. Investigation advised.

Fail 30 Apr 2016 82,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer side (4.2.A.1a)

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

smell of fuel around injector/fuel filter area. No signs of visible leaks. Investigation advised.

Pass 9 May 2015 76,615 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,833 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 67,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2012 59,662 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,514 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2009 35,323 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2009 35,323 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,127 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 21,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZYU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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