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BG04 ELJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,786 mi
Last recorded62,786 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ELJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2014 62,786 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,215 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 57,215 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,198 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,116 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 37,116 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f o/s/r tyers curb scuffs on them

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,222 miles

i)both rear coil springs corroded at bases.ii)off side rear tyre outer wall slightly cracking.iii)both front and near side rear tyre valve stems slightly misaligned.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,513 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 17,386 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 17,386 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,336 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 ELJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

BG04 ELJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2004.

Is BG04 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 ELJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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