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BL04 CXR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,700 mi
Last recorded116,700 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 CXR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 116,700 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak tank ()

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

Fail 13 May 2021 116,700 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak tank ()

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

Pass 27 May 2020 106,399 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 106,391 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Coolant leak header tank area ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 95,371 miles

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected

Fail 9 May 2019 95,371 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected

Pass 19 May 2018 81,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box area (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 70,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 65,096 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 65,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jun 2015 58,059 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,974 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 52,974 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,321 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2013 50,321 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,130 miles

chips in w/screen

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 29 Jun 2012 48,129 miles

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

chips in w/screen

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,388 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,998 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,204 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,032 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 30,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BL04 CXR, 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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BL04 CXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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