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BG04 ZWD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

79,329 mi
Last recorded79,329 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 79,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,488 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 78,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 77,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 77,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 76,035 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 76,035 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 72,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 72,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 69,718 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 69,718 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 66,336 miles

coolant bottle leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 61,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant leak expansion tank cap

Electrical wiring insecure battery earth cable not connected (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,333 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,030 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 41,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,154 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 40,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,985 miles

child seats fittd in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,256 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 36,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2011 34,120 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,357 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 31,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,959 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,241 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,642 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 ZWD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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