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BM04 DBY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,112 mi
Last recorded102,112 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 102,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side mirror loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2023 102,110 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side mirror loose

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 87,897 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 87,897 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (17%)

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 75,120 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,953 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 68,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,426 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 62,426 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,373 miles

Coolant leak nearside top radiator hose clip ()

Nail in both rear tyres

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear coil springs have slight corrosion

coolant on minimum

Fail 20 Aug 2018 55,373 miles

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

Coolant leak nearside top radiator hose clip ()

Nail in both rear tyres

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear coil springs have slight corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant on minimum

Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,711 miles

both rear tyres perished

under body components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 43,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,004 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

coolant level low

Fail 7 Aug 2015 39,004 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)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

coolant level low

Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,490 miles

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

nearside front tyre both shoulders cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,187 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 30,184 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,491 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 24,154 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,551 miles

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

both rear tyres crackes in tread

o/s front tyre crackes in tread

Fail 13 Aug 2010 23,551 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres crackes in tread

o/s front tyre crackes in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,845 miles

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

all tyres have heavy splitting

n/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 18 Aug 2009 22,845 miles

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

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

all tyres have heavy splitting

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,106 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,040 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 DBY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BM04 DBY, 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 DBY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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