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BN04 KWA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,738 mi
Last recorded186,738 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 KWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2023 186,738 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded and holed but not affecting braking components

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 173,905 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 171,772 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 171,726 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive levels of smoke at fast idle, white/blue tinge (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Reverse light not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 163,900 miles

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Rear reverse lamp not working

Fail 18 Apr 2019 163,900 miles

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working

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

Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 22 May 2018 156,722 miles

Front exhaust catalyst heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust emissions co level high

Fail 17 May 2018 156,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount off hanger (7.1.1)

Front exhaust catalyst heat shield insecure

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust emissions co level high

Pass 19 May 2017 144,713 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 144,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 128,063 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 128,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 113,985 miles

drivers drive shaft support bearing noisey

exhaust CAT sounds noisey

Fail 18 May 2015 113,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

drivers drive shaft support bearing noisey

exhaust CAT sounds noisey

Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,800 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

offside rear tyre is worn thin on outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2014 100,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

offside rear tyre is worn thin on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,478 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 83,622 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 70,600 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,193 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,628 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,324 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,244 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 KWA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KWA, 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 KWA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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