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BG04 DFY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,873 mi
Last recorded102,873 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 DFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 102,873 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 100,142 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,205 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,448 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 95,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount snapped. (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,156 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,604 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,169 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,795 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,068 miles

Coolant on minimum level

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,140 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leaks

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

rear tyres low tread cracking in treads

steering rack misting oil

wheel trims insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,664 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level low

high level stop light not working

offside front wheel trim missing

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,600 miles

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

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 DFY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DFY, 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 BG04 DFY registered?

BG04 DFY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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