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BL04 DJV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,576 mi
Last recorded144,576 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 DJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2020 144,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,978 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 110,976 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front unable to inspect inner pad

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front unable to inspect inner pad

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

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 104,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 93,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 89,185 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2014 89,185 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,582 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,816 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front disc's are worn

Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,411 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,690 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,259 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 DJV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DJV, 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 DJV registered?

BL04 DJV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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