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BL04 BKU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,843 mi
Last recorded116,843 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 BKU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 116,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 116,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 111,245 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 111,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 108,197 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 104,255 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,819 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 89,376 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust outer skin corroded not blowing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,269 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,466 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,494 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,257 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,508 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 31,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,335 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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BL04 BKU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BL04 BKU, 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 BL04 BKU registered?

BL04 BKU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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