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BN04 HFM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,056 mi
Last recorded96,056 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HFM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 96,056 miles

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

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit perished and inner sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 96,056 miles

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

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit perished and inner sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,095 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres worn and perished.

both rear coil springs corroded.

slight corrosion to metal fuel and brake lines no visual leaks.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,678 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,383 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,695 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 78,604 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with side lights (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,724 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,117 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,080 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,411 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,243 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged but legal at test

n/s front wheel in ner rim very slightly misshaped but legal at test

Fail 20 Mar 2009 35,243 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged but legal at test

n/s front wheel in ner rim very slightly misshaped but legal at test

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,473 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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BN04 HFM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN04 HFM, 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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BN04 HFM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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