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BG04 GDA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,034 mi
Last recorded131,034 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 GDA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 131,034 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 131,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 119,107 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 119,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 106,503 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 95,519 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,430 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 86,430 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 17 May 2019 76,715 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 76,715 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,063 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,648 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,347 miles

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)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 55,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,201 miles

reverse light inoprative

Fail 23 Feb 2015 50,201 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

reverse light inoprative

Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,105 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 46,528 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,698 miles

Both front suspension arms rusty.

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

Exhaust system hangers very rusty.

Front subframe very rusty.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish.

Underside of vehicle getting quite rusty.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 44,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front brake disc's very corroded and glazed, advise replacement soon.

Both front suspension arms rusty.

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

Exhaust system hangers very rusty.

Front subframe very rusty.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R tyre starting to perish.

Underside of vehicle getting quite rusty.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,358 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,887 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,394 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,464 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,861 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 9,555 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 GDA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GDA, 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 GDA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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