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BG04 DZB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,262 mi
Last recorded87,262 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 DZB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 87,262 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear beam bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end and or rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both axel beam mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 86,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 86,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 85,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 85,065 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Front Both inner tie rods has slight play

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 82,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2020 82,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,312 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wipers smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 79,312 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wipers smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,326 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 74,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

cam cover bolt loose

Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,555 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,605 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,730 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 58,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,674 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,182 miles

o/s/f drive shaft bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,157 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing signs of slight cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,977 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS.

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 35,977 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,342 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,145 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,137 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 DZB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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