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BJ04 VRL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,481 mi
Last recorded118,481 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 VRL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 118,481 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 107,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,007 miles

coolant leaking

radiator insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2017 98,007 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leaking

radiator insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,392 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH N/S/ O/S/ (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,035 miles

both front steering arms have slight playat inner fixings

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,263 miles

rear section heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2014 81,233 miles

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

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

rear section heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,633 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 73,633 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 66,462 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 59,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2011 59,812 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,011 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 54,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,017 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,027 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,190 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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BJ04 VRL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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