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BG04 CWC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,306 mi
Last recorded140,306 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 CWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 140,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front seat does not tip forward

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake travel near its limit

Fail 4 Jun 2020 140,306 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front seat does not tip forward

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake travel near its limit

Pass 11 Jun 2019 133,773 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 133,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 127,644 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 127,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 126,345 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 122,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 118,936 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 115,256 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 104,354 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2013 104,354 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2012 92,246 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,091 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,547 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,792 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,905 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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BG04 CWC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG04 CWC, 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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BG04 CWC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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