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BG04 ZSZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,350 mi
Last recorded164,350 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 164,350 miles

drivers seat will not tilt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper dust cover insecure

all tyres low

Fail 6 Jan 2016 164,350 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper dust cover insecure

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

all tyres low

drivers seat will not tilt

oil filter leaking oil

Pass 12 Jan 2015 147,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 147,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 132,775 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 116,380 miles

Front number plate broken.

OSF inner brake pads low.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 116,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front number plate broken.

OSF inner brake pads low.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 101,568 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 101,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle has been removed making it two wheel drive

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,593 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,168 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 78,087 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,753 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 49,456 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 ZSZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

BG04 ZSZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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