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BL04 SZT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

91,869 mi
Last recorded91,869 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 SZT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,869 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 91,868 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,223 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 78,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,473 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearshift input seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector damaged/cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear bumpers damaged/loose

Fail 5 Mar 2020 66,473 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure carrier bearing excess wear (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Front O/S inner and N/S outer drive shaft boots - leaking grease past securing clips

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearshift input seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector damaged/cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear bumpers damaged/loose

Pass 13 Apr 2019 63,562 miles

back box blowing

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 Apr 2019 63,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

back box blowing

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,833 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in offside steering arm

steering rack damp but not leaking

Fail 5 Apr 2018 61,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

oil leak

play in both rear wheel bearings

steering rack damp but not leaking

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,587 miles

play in neraside raer wheel bearing

rear exhasut blowing

Fail 5 Apr 2017 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

play in neraside raer wheel bearing

rear exhasut blowing

Fail 22 Mar 2017 59,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both sides (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,021 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 49,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 37,046 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,046 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)

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

long trave in hand brake

Fail 8 Jul 2008 29,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

long trave in hand brake

Fail 2 Jul 2007 20,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,217 miles

Oil leak

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 SZT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 SZT, 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 SZT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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