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BL04 ZHX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,032 mi
Last recorded73,032 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ZHX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 73,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 73,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 70,438 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 70,119 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,563 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak minor ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 68,563 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak minor ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,404 miles

Minor engine oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,873 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight coolant leak expansion bottle

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,211 miles

slight coolant leak expansion bottle

slight engine oil leak on oil filter and sump plug

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,720 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 58,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on.

Pass 27 May 2011 51,283 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,817 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 36,161 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,274 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 27,269 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 18,444 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 18,444 miles

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

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

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 ZHX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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