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BL04 NMX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,419 mi
Last recorded145,419 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 NMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 145,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/r worn on edges and at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f worn on edges and at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s/r shocker dust covers loose

Fail 26 Mar 2018 145,419 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/r worn on edges and at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f worn on edges and at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s/r shocker dust covers loose

Pass 28 Mar 2017 142,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside & Nearside rear shocker dust covers insecure

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2017 142,481 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside & Nearside rear shocker dust covers insecure

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 139,638 miles

Offside oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on edges low at 3mm

o/s+n/s rear shocker dust covers insercure

Fail 5 Apr 2016 139,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on edges low at 3mm

o/s+n/s rear shocker dust covers insercure

Pass 24 Mar 2015 136,459 miles

Oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

front to rear metal fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and just on limit at 1.6mm

o/s and n/s shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2015 136,459 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

front to rear metal fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and just on limit at 1.6mm

o/s and n/s shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2014 132,041 miles

15inch wheels on front 14 inch on rear

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all brake pipes pitted

n/s/f wheel damged

Pass 9 Apr 2013 121,969 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 110,399 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 95,217 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 95,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,254 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 67,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,005 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 61,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,308 miles

unable to check o/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

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 NMX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NMX, 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 NMX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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