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BG04 TNE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,723 mi
Last recorded121,723 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 TNE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 May 2020 121,723 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 119,661 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 100,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,151 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 89,138 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,365 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bands and worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bands

no oil showing on dip stick nec/to top up

Fail 26 Mar 2016 75,365 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bands and worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bands

no oil showing on dip stick nec/to top up

Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 57,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,808 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 48,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,009 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 27,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 23,256 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2007 14,705 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly 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 TNE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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