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BG04 UEN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,484 mi
Last recorded151,484 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 UEN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 151,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to rear (rear sections) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (flexi to wheel cylinder) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Nov 2016 139,742 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Seat tilt handle damaged

Nearside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Front Seat tilt handle damaged

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2015 130,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front seats do not tilt

items removed from drivers view prior to test

mil; lanp on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 118,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 108,127 miles

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

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

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

damp around steering rack

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2013 108,127 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

damp around steering rack

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,984 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Coolant leak

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 97,976 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,796 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2010 78,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,987 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 66,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

can not gain access to rear seats via drivers seat due to latch handle broken

nearside front seatbelt latch cover missing

Pass 9 May 2008 43,194 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,832 miles

15% front braking imbalance

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)

nearside door mirror chipped

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 UEN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UEN, 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 UEN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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