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BG04 XAN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,201 mi
Last recorded122,201 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XAN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 122,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 117,336 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 113,527 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 113,527 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 110,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 108,349 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 108,349 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,513 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 105,510 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 102,064 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 102,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 96,192 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 96,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,489 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,486 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 85,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres low edges

subframes & suspension parts corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2014 85,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres low edges

subframes & suspension parts corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,865 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 60,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,038 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 46,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 46,536 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,368 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,963 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 XAN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

BG04 XAN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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