MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,094 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive 2 leaks. 1 potentially from engine side other from gearbox/driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroding
handbrake cables corroding
subframe corroding
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Headlamp aim too low ns/os (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
handbrake cables corroding
subframe corroding
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from rear and front of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive 2 leaks. 1 potentially from engine side other from gearbox/driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroding
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corrosion
slight exhaust leak
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corrosion
slight exhaust leak
Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to tank
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords puncture repair on shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust heat shield (central) insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heat shield det (6.1.2 (a))
H-LEVEL INNOP
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
H-LEVEL INNOP
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated hard to close (8.4.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in between threads
Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall slightly damage
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner sidewall has cuts (4.1.E.1)
oil misting on gear box from underneath
drivers seat doesnt tilt forward but passenger one does
nearside front tyre 3/4mm & starting to split on inner sidewall
offside rear tyre 3/4mm
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front tyre worn right on inner edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
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BG04 VGL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 2004.
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