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BG04 ELW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,930 mi
Last recorded81,930 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,930 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 81,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,884 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 80,282 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 80,282 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2013 64,220 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 64,220 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 50,856 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 50,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,461 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,913 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,680 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,971 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 ELW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ELW, 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 ELW registered?

BG04 ELW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is BG04 ELW safe to buy?

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