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BG04 XBF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,388 mi
Last recorded96,388 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XBF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,388 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 96,386 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,017 miles

injector seal blowing 3 or 4 cylinder

Fail 5 Sep 2014 89,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

injector seal blowing 3 or 4 cylinder

Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,299 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 81,296 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,751 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 72,751 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,997 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 64,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 54,513 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,170 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 35,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,837 miles

Nearside 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 XBF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG04 XBF registered?

BG04 XBF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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