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BK04 FCL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,241 mi
Last recorded117,241 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 FCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 117,241 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

power steering rack damp

Fail 23 Jul 2016 117,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

power steering rack damp

Fail 2 Mar 2016 112,060 miles

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

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

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

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 14 Mar 2015 100,405 miles

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

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

Oil leak

high level brake lamp not working

nearside wiper blade touching edge of windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2015 100,405 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

high level brake lamp not working

nearside wiper blade touching edge of windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2014 88,751 miles

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

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

slight damage o/s/r quarter pannel

Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,751 miles

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

slight damage o/s/r quarter pannel

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine oil level low, 2 liters added, coolant low ,topped up. slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,433 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,258 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,968 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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BK04 FCL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK04 FCL, 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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BK04 FCL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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