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BG04 TFJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,622 mi
Last recorded100,622 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 TFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 100,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 100,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 97,867 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 97,867 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 80,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 80,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 79,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Sep 2020 76,244 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 76,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,633 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 62,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 60,035 miles

all tyres cracking brake pads 4mm

Fail 9 Dec 2017 60,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all tyres cracking brake pads 4mm

Pass 21 Dec 2016 55,988 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 55,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 51,754 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jan 2015 43,580 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,796 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,254 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,145 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,946 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 29,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,876 miles

both rear tyres and offside front perished/cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2009 12,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 6,558 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 2,940 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 2,940 miles

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

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

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 TFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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