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BL04 DFA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,804 mi
Last recorded99,804 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 99,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 99,800 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 94,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 90,664 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Time served. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 87,307 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,234 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn nearside not sitting square. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 78,953 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,504 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,829 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 67,956 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 67,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 63,719 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 58,826 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 54,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 47,497 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 41,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,486 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 31,485 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,277 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 20,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 20,118 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 16,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 16,637 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 11,791 miles

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

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 DFA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFA, 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 DFA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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