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BL04 LPP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

189,435 mi
Last recorded189,435 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 LPP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 189,435 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 189,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 189,290 miles

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

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 180,076 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 172,360 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 164,626 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 164,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 155,168 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 144,925 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN, WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 134,619 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 134,508 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 121,547 miles

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)

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

Rear shock covers loose

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Fail 28 Jul 2016 121,547 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear shock covers loose

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Fail 23 Jul 2015 107,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,623 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,907 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 91,872 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 81,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 69,880 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,905 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 49,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 49,430 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,305 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 32,276 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,794 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 LPP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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