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BG04 EHL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 98,805 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,009 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 78,198 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 78,198 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,591 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 69,591 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,362 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,285 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 55,285 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 50,427 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,102 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,442 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,874 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,475 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,607 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,975 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 29,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,137 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 EHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL registered?

BG04 EHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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