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BG04 VRD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,113 mi
Last recorded30,113 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VRD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 17,167 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

cuts n/s/r tyre wall - not to cords.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 23 May 2013 15,449 miles

center rear seat belt not extracting.

Fail 23 May 2013 15,449 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center rear seat belt not extracting.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,644 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 18 May 2011 12,068 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

excess handbrake travel @ 10 notches - not coming to stop.

various small cuts - not to cords - n/s/f tyre outer wall.(bridgestone 175/65r1482t)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 10,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

excess handbrake travel @ 10 notches - not coming to stop.

various small cuts - not to cords - n/s/f tyre outer wall.(bridgestone 175/65r1482t)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,375 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jun 2008 7,751 miles

excess handbrake lever travel @ 10 notches but not coming to stop.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 7,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

excess handbrake lever travel @ 10 notches but not coming to stop.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 6,445 miles

hand brake in need of adjustment

Fail 12 Jun 2007 6,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake in need of adjustment

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 VRD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

BG04 VRD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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