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BL04 SRV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

188,926 mi
Last recorded188,926 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 188,926 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 188,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 188,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on fuel lines

NB. front brake imbalance up to 45%

Fail 30 Nov 2018 188,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on fuel lines

Engine management lamp on

High level brake lamp out

Inside rear view mirror missing

Pass 14 Nov 2017 180,243 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 180,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 171,378 miles

Front brake imbalance 20%

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

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

handbrake travel becoming long

temporary fuel tank cap fitted - adjustable type

Fail 28 Nov 2016 171,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake imbalance 20%

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

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

handbrake travel becoming long

temporary fuel tank cap fitted - adjustable type

Pass 27 Nov 2015 160,494 miles

Nearside Rear very slight noise in wheel bearing

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

engine stabilizer bar bush worn

Fail 26 Nov 2015 160,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear very slight noise in wheel bearing

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

engine stabilizer bar bush becoming worn

Fail 26 Nov 2015 160,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear very slight noise in wheel bearing

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

engine stabilizer bar bush becoming worn

Pass 27 Nov 2014 148,479 miles

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

heatshield on underbody insecure

noise in offside driveshaft centre bearing

noise nearside rear wheel bearing

small split on offside rear tyre inner wall not quite showing cords

Pass 29 Nov 2013 136,513 miles

Drivers seat tilt inoperative.

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the inner wall.

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 123,962 miles

front tyres nearing wear bars

handbrake travel becoming long

Fail 30 Nov 2012 123,962 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front tyres nearing wear bars

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 30 Nov 2011 112,763 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 112,763 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 102,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play & nois in steering rack

sticker in swept area

Pass 5 Nov 2010 102,048 miles

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

slight play & nois in steering rack

sticker in swept area

Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,102 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 81,102 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,718 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,639 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 SRV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SRV, 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 SRV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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