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BN04 HLW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,898 mi
Last recorded43,898 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 43,898 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 31,412 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 31,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 25,031 miles

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 25,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 20,488 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 18,644 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 18,346 miles

front and rear suspension component surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2019 18,346 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension component surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2018 18,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 17,965 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,845 miles

Cut to o/s/r outer tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Feb 2016 17,844 miles

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

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

Cut to o/s/r outer tyre sidewall

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,673 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 16,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,820 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 15,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,442 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 13,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,622 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,063 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 11,128 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,459 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 HLW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLW, 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 BN04 HLW registered?

BN04 HLW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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