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BG04 SZZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,893 mi
Last recorded103,893 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 103,893 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 103,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 96,654 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 96,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s + n/s front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 89,361 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 6 May 2017 89,361 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 May 2016 85,628 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Engine coolant leak

Rear silencer shield insecure

Fail 5 May 2016 85,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Engine coolant leak

Rear silencer shield insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,122 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 72,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2014 72,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,924 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 51,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 May 2012 51,884 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 45,358 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 45,357 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 37,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 May 2010 37,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,625 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 26,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,636 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,406 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing

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 SZZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

BG04 SZZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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