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BG04 ZVZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,016 mi
Last recorded114,016 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZVZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 114,016 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 103,044 miles

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

exhaust deteriated, plus heat shield adrift

wiper blade deteriated

Fail 16 Feb 2016 103,044 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriated, plus heat shield adrift

wiper blade deteriated

Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,815 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2014 96,815 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2013 90,520 miles

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

slight wear on rear exhaust

Fail 18 Dec 2013 90,520 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

slight wear on rear exhaust

Pass 28 Dec 2012 84,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,585 miles

Advise front wipers slightly smearing

Advise powersteering leak underneath

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 53,992 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 53,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,991 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,929 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 30,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside 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 ZVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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