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BL04 SZV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,534 mi
Last recorded90,534 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2018 90,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 86,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 86,094 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 86,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

eng man light on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,547 miles

Engine management lamp on

Fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

Nearside front tyre close to limit and perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Apr 2015 75,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine management lamp on

Fuel pipes under vehicle corroded

Nearside front tyre close to limit and perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,402 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 69,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,570 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 63,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,657 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,819 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,982 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,996 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,736 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 SZV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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