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BG04 VFX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,071 mi
Last recorded79,071 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 79,071 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

rear road springs corroded

slight exhaust blow from rear

Fail 10 Dec 2016 78,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside lower than the offside (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

coolant low

engine management lamp on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2015 77,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged low on edge and rim damaged

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

front number plate discoloured

rear indicators going white

rear springs corroded

slight weep pas rack

Fail 17 Oct 2015 77,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate discoloured

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged outer wall and low on edge and rim damaged

Nearside Rear indicator going white

Offside Rear indicator going white

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

engine oil level low

rear springs corroded

slight pas leak pipe and rack

Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers splitting

Fail 17 Oct 2014 67,635 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers splitting

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,757 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 63,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear silencer coroded

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Oct 2012 61,188 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 61,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

middle and rear silencer coroded

nearside front tyrewall cut

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,751 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 57,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,890 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,944 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 VFX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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