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BL04 UAM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,328 mi
Last recorded126,328 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 126,328 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 126,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,977 miles

both sides rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded from front to rear of vehicle

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear heat shield insecure

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,424 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear exhaust silencer.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 121,424 miles

Advanced corrosion on rear exhaust silencer.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 118,979 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 111,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2014 111,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,148 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,432 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery strap secured by one nut

front discs corroded on inner edge

rear light cluster cracked and damage to bodywork

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,063 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 82,869 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 82,869 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,393 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 74,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,773 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 57,639 miles

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

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

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

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 UAM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 UAM, 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 UAM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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