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BG04 ZZJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,971 mi
Last recorded32,971 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ZZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 32,971 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 32,431 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 31,778 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 31,188 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 31,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 30,575 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 29,963 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,625 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 27,625 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,034 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 26,033 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 24,475 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,925 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,038 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,327 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,797 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 15,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,226 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,908 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,387 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 11,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 7,630 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 ZZJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG04 ZZJ registered?

BG04 ZZJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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