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BG04 VPV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,300 mi
Last recorded81,300 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VPV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 75,831 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,180 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 74,180 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 69,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,698 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 65,131 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,131 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,583 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,957 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,217 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,058 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 48,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,319 miles

15% frontbraking imbalance

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 VPV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 VPV, 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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What year was BG04 VPV registered?

BG04 VPV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is BG04 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 VPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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