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BL04 ZSD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,287 mi
Last recorded108,287 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ZSD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 108,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 104,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 104,387 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 101,106 miles

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

coolant leaking

coolant level low

Pass 5 Jul 2023 97,457 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,390 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,071 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 87,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 80,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 76,016 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre`s outer edge`s and sidewall`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre`s outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 71,547 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both rear tyre`s outer edge`s worn and cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,109 miles

both rear tyre`s outer edge`s worn

Fail 12 Jul 2017 68,109 miles

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)

both rear tyre`s outer edge`s worn

Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,217 miles

both rear tyre`s outer edge`s worn

Pass 11 Jul 2015 59,922 miles

both rear tyres outer edges worn

rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2015 59,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres outer edges worn

rear exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,396 miles

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

both rear tyres outer edges worn

Fail 10 Jul 2014 55,396 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres outer edges worn

Pass 12 Jul 2013 50,258 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,080 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,391 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,780 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 18,780 miles

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

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 ZSD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZSD, 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 ZSD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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