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BL04 FZR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

101,563 mi
Last recorded101,563 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FZR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 101,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 91,419 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 91,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,082 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 87,082 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 82,662 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 82,662 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 79,001 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 79,001 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 74,897 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 74,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 71,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 68,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 68,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,191 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear both sides and offside front tyres cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2017 65,191 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear both sides and offside front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,914 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 61,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 58,410 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 55,208 miles

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

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

oil leak gearbox area

Fail 27 May 2014 55,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 31 May 2013 52,084 miles

engine noisey

exhaust corroded

no oil showing on dipstick added 2ltrs 5/30 oil

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 May 2012 48,958 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 48,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,969 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 39,077 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 34,472 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 34,472 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 26,011 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,478 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 FZR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FZR, 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 FZR registered?

BL04 FZR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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