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BN04 UGX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,108 mi
Last recorded94,108 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 UGX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,108 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 94,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Gearbox mounting defective ()

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant level below minimum

Drivers door check strap insecure

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,622 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 81,622 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 81,240 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed unable to free off (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working incorrect bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres heavily worn on the shoulders / on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

offside front shock absorber securing nut heavily corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,816 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 73,816 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,513 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,029 miles

Centre brake light not working

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly cracking

o/s/r bulb holder faulty

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2016 58,029 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly cracking

o/s/r bulb holder faulty

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,013 miles

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

both front brake disks lipped

lower engine stabiliser splitting

wheel trim missing from o/s/r

Fail 23 Feb 2015 52,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake disks lipped

lower engine stabiliser splitting

wheel trim missing from o/s/r

Fail 5 Mar 2014 48,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre out of shape and perished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,093 miles

front bumper damaged

n/s/r tyre out of shape and perished

Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,403 miles

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

both front wipers slightly smeering

front disks have a slight lip

Fail 16 Mar 2012 40,076 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,076 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,296 miles

Both front indicators slightly white

Fail 19 Feb 2011 36,296 miles

Both front indicators slightly white

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 30,112 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,311 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,955 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 UGX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 UGX, 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 UGX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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