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BG04 VCN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,648 mi
Last recorded87,648 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 87,648 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 87,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,684 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,028 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 82,028 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 79,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,857 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 75,857 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,182 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,531 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 70,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,620 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 62,774 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 62,774 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 55,401 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 55,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,169 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,221 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,762 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 VCN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG04 VCN registered?

BG04 VCN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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