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BM04 DBV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,956 mi
Last recorded123,956 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 DBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 123,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 105,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 100,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,910 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,794 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 93,777 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

handbrake lever high travel

osf tyre worn outer

Fail 8 Aug 2015 86,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

handbrake lever high travel

osf tyre worn outer

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,679 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,302 miles

2 litres of oil added to prevent damage during emissions test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 72,302 miles

2 litres of oil added to prevent damage during emissions test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,474 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 59,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,297 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 45,297 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,862 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,911 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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BM04 DBV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BM04 DBV, 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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BM04 DBV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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