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BM04 DZG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

62,070 mi
Last recorded62,070 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 DZG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 62,070 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 62,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 60,591 miles

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

Handbrake Travel High

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 58,906 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 58,903 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 56,344 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded the lower part of. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded the lower part of. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 56,342 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded the lower part of. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded the lower part of. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,908 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 48,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,120 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer tread edges

Fail 20 Jan 2021 42,120 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer tread edges

Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,535 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,248 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,852 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,023 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 35,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 34,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,101 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,106 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perisht

Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,804 miles

both rear tyres perisht

Fail 16 Jul 2013 31,804 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres perisht

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,517 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,930 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,543 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 10,305 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 DZG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DZG, 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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What year was BM04 DZG registered?

BM04 DZG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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