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BG04 VRW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,791 mi
Last recorded71,791 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,791 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 71,790 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,965 miles

advise o/s/front seat tilt missing

Fail 25 Feb 2014 59,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

advise o/s/front seat tilt missing

Pass 2 Mar 2013 54,981 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 49,399 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers seat tilt inop?

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,399 miles

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

drivers seat tilt inop?

Pass 22 Feb 2011
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,345 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,771 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 34,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 30,043 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 21,699 miles

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

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

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 VRW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

BG04 VRW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is BG04 VRW safe to buy?

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