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BN04 HHF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,748 mi
Last recorded109,748 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HHF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 109,748 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2021 109,748 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 91,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 87,359 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gear box oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,379 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 82,379 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,623 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 76,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,887 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,097 miles

nearside front tyre - inner and outer edge wear

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,777 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 59,777 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,033 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,246 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 37,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,658 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 29,658 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 23,413 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,413 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 17,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,275 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 HHF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BN04 HHF, 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 HHF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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