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BL04 LUW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,463 mi
Last recorded104,463 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 104,463 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 104,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 100,237 miles

slight wear on rear suspension bushes

Fail 13 Aug 2016 100,237 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

slight wear on rear suspension bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,398 miles

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

some body damage down n/s

Pass 13 Jun 2015 91,042 miles

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

some damage to n/s front wing

Fail 13 Jun 2015 91,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some damage to n/s front wing

Pass 31 May 2014 80,386 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 66,677 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 66,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 45,923 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2012 45,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2011 34,336 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,854 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,070 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 LUW 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 LUW, 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 LUW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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