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BG04 TLV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,831 mi
Last recorded89,831 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 TLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,831 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 9 Nov 2018 89,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,683 miles

General underbody corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

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

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily cracked/perished, close to legal limit and starting to go out of shape

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 81,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread on legal limit and bald inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

General underbody corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

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

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily cracked/perished, close to legal limit and starting to go out of shape

Offside Front Tyre on legal limit and totally bald inner edge

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage end of sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

inner edges worn on front tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,788 miles

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

coil spring corroded o/s/r n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 71,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded o/s/r n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,304 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,271 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 66,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,756 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 63,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,622 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,355 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,753 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,268 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,893 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,130 miles

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 TLV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

BG04 TLV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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