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BG04 ZXJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,036 mi
Last recorded105,036 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 105,036 miles

all brake pipes corroded

engne light on

n/s/f tyre small cut in side wall but cords not showing

play in o/s steering arm

Fail 20 Apr 2016 105,034 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

battery light on

engne light on

n/s/f tyre small cut in side wall but cords not showing

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,390 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 92,674 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,512 miles

Coolant leak

OSR tyre valve starting to crack

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,266 miles

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

clutch worn

Fail 16 Feb 2011 65,906 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,906 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,066 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 48,668 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to the legal limit (3mm)

Chip on the N/S of front windscreen outside of zone A and under 10mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,642 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,772 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 ZXJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

BG04 ZXJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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