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BG04 WXC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,286 mi
Last recorded121,286 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 WXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 121,286 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 121,284 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 113,554 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 105,276 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 105,270 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

middle exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2021 92,178 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 92,178 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 May 2019 84,269 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 84,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 75,161 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 75,161 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2017 67,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 67,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,236 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,236 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 52,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2015 52,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2014 46,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2014 46,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 43,616 miles

All steel brake pipes showing signs of slight corrosion.

Offside front seat dosnt tilt forward.

Fail 22 May 2013 43,616 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All steel brake pipes showing signs of slight corrosion.

Offside front seat dosnt tilt forward.

Pass 24 May 2012 39,494 miles

All brake pipes have very slight corrosion.

Coolant leak

Metal in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 12 May 2011 37,133 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 37,133 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 34,789 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 26 May 2010 34,789 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 21 May 2009 31,768 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 31,768 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,092 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 18,976 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,976 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 WXC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WXC, 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 WXC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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