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BL04 UCW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,748 mi
Last recorded136,748 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,748 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 133,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 133,513 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 130,191 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 25 May 2018 130,191 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 26 May 2017 127,053 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 127,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 124,010 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks in side wall close to cords outer side wall damage stepped

Offside Front tyre cracks inner side wall

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt fronts (2.4.G.2)

brake anti-slip worn

items removed from driver view

Pass 11 May 2015 117,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 105,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 92,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 84,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 76,578 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 65,286 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 52,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,507 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2007 24,109 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 UCW 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 82.4%.

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 UCW, 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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What year was BL04 UCW registered?

BL04 UCW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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