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BG04 TZT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,441 mi
Last recorded106,441 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 TZT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 106,441 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front brake hose loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake hose loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 99,730 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

central underside petrol pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,039 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

central fuel pipes corroded

handbrake travel high may need attention shortly

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 88,483 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 84,040 miles

Front Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Drop link slight play

Fail 29 Mar 2021 84,040 miles

Front Chip in windscreen

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

Offside Front Drop link slight play

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 76,848 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel lines corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 76,848 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel lines corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 72,988 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 72,966 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,119 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 70,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,673 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,181 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 52,181 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,667 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,434 miles

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smear

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,955 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 21,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on edges 2mm-3mm

rear tyres worn on edges 3mm-4mm

Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,132 miles

front tyres worn on edges 2mm-3mm

rear tyres worn on edges 3mm-4mm

Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,274 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 14,942 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 10,886 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 TZT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 TZT, 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 TZT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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