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BL04 UEJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,912 mi
Last recorded114,912 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 UEJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 114,912 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 106,015 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 99,819 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 99,814 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 87,968 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 80,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 69,494 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 69,494 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 54,907 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2017 39,347 miles

Engine oil low

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 27,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 19,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2015 19,987 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2014 13,032 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 12,483 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 11,646 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 11,089 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 9,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 8,849 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 6,834 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 UEJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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