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BG04 XHW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,249 mi
Last recorded100,249 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 100,249 miles

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 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 95,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,997 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 87,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 21 May 2019 75,978 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 75,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2018 64,122 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 64,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,168 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2016 38,471 miles

Offside Rear tyre shoulder wearing and cracking with age

Fail 20 May 2016 38,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

Offside Rear tyre shoulder wearing and cracking with age

Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,783 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 24,048 miles

Offside tront tyre wearim g on inner edge.

Pass 29 May 2013 22,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 May 2013 22,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 20,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,803 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,226 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,176 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,225 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 9,700 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 XHW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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