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118,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Central Front Coolant leak thermostat housing ()
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Central Front Coolant leak thermostat housing ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front tyres are deteriorated, splits developing in sidewalls.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear view mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front stanchion & securing nut corroded.
Accident damage Offside rear
Front tyres have splits developing in the sidewalls
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear view mirror is damaged
Windscreen wipers are worn slightly
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Accident damage Offside rear
Front tyres have splits developing in the sidewalls
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear view mirror is damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen wipers are worn slightly
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
exhaust rear heat shield insecure
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside mirror glass is cracked
nearside wiper blade is in poor condition
offside front tyre has deep cracks on both sidewall edges but not deep enough to show cords
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads worn low.
n/s & o/s front tyre walls cracking, no ply or cord visable, advise replacement.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside door mirror glass cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside door mirror glass cracked
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BG04 TGN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 TGN, 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 TGN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 2004.
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