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BL04 SYE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,360 mi
Last recorded72,360 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 72,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp has broken bracket creating slight play

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 68,190 miles

Rear both sides coil spring corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 68,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both sides coil spring corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,333 miles

N/S front wing is corroded, no sharp edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S rear wing is corroded, no sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both head lamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2019 65,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake pads wearing low, approx 60% worn

headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam image still present

Fail 4 Jul 2019 65,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads wearing low, approx 60% worn

headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam image still present

Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,115 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,321 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,574 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 51,734 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,734 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,195 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,034 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,493 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,654 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 26,654 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,422 miles

neaside head lamp motor noisey

noise from engine belt area (suspect air con pump but not 100%)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,777 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 4,967 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 4,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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 SYE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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