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BL04 LPY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,101 mi
Last recorded88,101 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 LPY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,101 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT IS WORN

OIL LEAK

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Fail 8 Jan 2014 88,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT IS WORN

OIL LEAK

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,393 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 73,695 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre split

Fail 30 Nov 2011 73,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre split

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers seat does not fold forward

driveshaft oil seal leaking from gearbox

Fail 22 Nov 2010 57,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers seat does not fold forward

driveshaft oil seal leaking from gearbox

Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,798 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,082 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,865 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 22,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LPY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LPY, 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 LPY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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