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BG04 FVZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,182 mi
Last recorded100,182 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FVZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 100,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,878 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Mar 2017 90,878 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine damp with oil

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

slight lip on front discs

Fail 14 Mar 2016 85,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine damp with oil

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

slight lip on front discs

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,263 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine damp with oil

slight lip on front discs

Fail 18 Mar 2014 75,193 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight lip on front discs

Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,193 miles

slight lip on front discs

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,266 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 70,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,395 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,683 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 59,683 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside ront tyre low on air

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,354 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 47,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever travel long

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,154 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever travel long

Fail 20 Mar 2008 39,328 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever travel long

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,328 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever travel long

Pass 24 Mar 2007 30,864 miles

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

Passenger front tyre outer side wall deteriorated

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 FVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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