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BG04 WNJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,777 mi
Last recorded103,777 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 WNJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 103,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 100,976 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2024 100,973 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,840 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 96,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 93,694 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 91,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,324 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 83,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,248 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,784 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,702 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 68,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,221 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 47,347 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,521 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 41,521 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,020 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 36,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,910 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,618 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 WNJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WNJ, 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 WNJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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