MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
back box blowing
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
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
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
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
play in neraside raer wheel bearing
rear exhasut blowing
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
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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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