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BL04 UBE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,309 mi
Last recorded65,309 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 65,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 61,052 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 59,057 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 58,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split/leaking slightly! (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes located under/across steering rack are corroded! (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear tyres are cracked/perishing! (2009 and 2015 date code)

Fail 3 Aug 2021 58,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low up/down adjuster is seized! (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split/leaking slightly! (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes located under/across steering rack are corroded! (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both rear tyres are cracked/perishing! (2009 and 2015 date code)

Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,975 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,598 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust hanger rusty.

Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,598 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust hanger rusty.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,636 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,615 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,517 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 54,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,908 miles

front subframe corroded

water pump leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,570 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,951 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,514 miles

coolant bottle expanded and cracked

nearside mirror missing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolent very low, water pump leaking

play in nearside tie rod

Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,974 miles

Coolant leak

reverse light not working

steering rack damp

Fail 19 Jul 2010 46,974 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

reverse light not working

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,535 miles

nearside tie rod has slight play

Fail 16 Jul 2009 44,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside tie rod has slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,444 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,751 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 UBE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBE, 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 UBE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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The MOT history for BL04 UBE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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