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BL04 LLR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

91,071 mi
Last recorded91,071 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 LLR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 91,071 miles

Coolant leak Header tank ()

Fail 12 Jan 2026 91,070 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached Wheel trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Header tank ()

Pass 16 Jan 2025 90,259 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 90,259 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 89,158 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 88,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat Release Handle Missing

Fail 9 Jan 2023 88,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat Release Handle Missing

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,773 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 85,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,131 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 83,129 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge and on limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit-1.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 77,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damaged cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit-1.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,709 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 62,142 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 62,160 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,739 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 52,739 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,998 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 43,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,115 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 38,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,459 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,413 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,261 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,304 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 21,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,391 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,282 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,856 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 LLR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LLR, 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 LLR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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