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BG04 EKZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,343 mi
Last recorded72,343 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 72,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 72,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 72,309 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,074 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 71,824 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 71,824 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 70,222 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,838 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,920 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,343 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,615 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,216 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 35,216 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres feathering on edges slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,145 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,276 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 29,276 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Outer door casing damaged on n/s mirror

n/s rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,416 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,482 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 EKZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EKZ, 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 EKZ registered?

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

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