MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the pipe the goes into the back box. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear subframe bushes have started to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust rear heatshield loose
Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feed to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust rear heatshield loose
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from the exhaust front flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread The front number plate is cracked. (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end section of the offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective Torsion bar mount ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective Torsion bar mount ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Stop lamp not working all stop lamps (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener and little boots (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear indicators faded slightly
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear indicators faded slightly
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
front no plate cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
front flashers slightly white
steering rack has a slight misting of oil
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BJ04 DRV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 BJ04 DRV, 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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BJ04 DRV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 2004.
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