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BG04 VGL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,094 mi
Last recorded83,094 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 83,094 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 83,085 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 80,265 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 80,257 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 76,989 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 76,970 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 76,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 72,901 miles

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 71,785 miles

H-LEVEL INNOP

Fail 27 Mar 2020 71,771 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,135 miles

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))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 70,135 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,537 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated hard to close (8.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,331 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2016 52,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,894 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,171 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 25,171 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 16,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,864 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,786 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 7,814 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 7,415 miles

Oil leak

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 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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