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BG04 VSE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,437 mi
Last recorded92,437 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VSE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 92,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 90,487 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 90,487 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged damaged by broken spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 90,297 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,126 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 89,126 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 88,742 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 88,542 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 88,515 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 87,874 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 87,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 87,394 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 85,640 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 85,640 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 83,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

Fail 18 May 2016 83,866 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2015 78,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine has a missfire

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 73,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 68,943 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 68,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 63,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2011 51,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 May 2010 42,148 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 19,029 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 12,060 miles

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 VSE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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