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BG04 ELU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,296 mi
Last recorded95,296 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 95,296 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2014 95,296 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2013 85,033 miles

cuts in near side front tyre not to cords

Fail 14 May 2013 85,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cuts in near side front tyre not to cords

Pass 2 May 2012 76,709 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2011 70,009 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake cable insecure

nsf tyre outer wall has damage

osf lower ball joint boot split

Fail 7 May 2011 70,005 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake cable insecure

nsf tyre outer wall has damage

osf lower ball joint boot split

Pass 17 Apr 2010 67,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,229 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

repairs to offside outer body sill

road tested due to damage to marker

Fail 9 Apr 2009 59,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

repairs to offside outer body sill

road tested due to damage marker

Fail 14 Mar 2008 53,000 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,422 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 ELU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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