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BG04 XBH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,701 mi
Last recorded100,701 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XBH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 100,701 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/f

Fail 18 Oct 2019 100,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/f

Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,354 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 96,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,644 miles

fuel flap not locking

Fail 29 Sep 2017 91,644 miles

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

fuel flap not locking

Pass 17 Sep 2016 87,242 miles

chip in windscreen

rear heat shield loose

Pass 26 Sep 2015 82,347 miles

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 26 Sep 2015 82,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,758 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,057 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,056 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,699 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 57,362 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,291 miles

Both side wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 30 Sep 2010 49,291 miles

Both side wiper blades slightly worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,018 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 38,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 24,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,229 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,138 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 XBH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBH, 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 XBH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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