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BG04 TVY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,968 mi
Last recorded133,968 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 TVY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2024 133,968 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 129,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor and chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 126,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 126,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable insecure both sides (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 120,538 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 113,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 112,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 107,661 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 101,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 91,641 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 84,793 miles

Both rear link brake pipes corroded

both rear main brake pipes corroded

nearside rear front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,079 miles

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Brake pedal anti-slip material slightly worn

Nearside rear link brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 79,079 miles

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Brake pedal anti-slip material slightly worn

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

Nearside rear link brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,119 miles

Both rear brake drum back plates corroded

Both rear shockabsorber covers deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn slightly

Exhaust centre heat shield insecure slghtly

Handbrake cable casings corroded slightly

Lower engine mount deteriorated

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 64,405 miles

both rear axle bushes cracking slightly

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn

steering rack slightly misted

Fail 17 Jan 2012 64,405 miles

steering rack slightly misted

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

both rear axle bushes cracking slightly

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,398 miles

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

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

Rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,969 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 40,029 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2008 40,029 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,189 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 TVY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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