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BN04 UHL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,752 mi
Last recorded107,752 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 UHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 107,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 107,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 98,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 89,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 89,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 77,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 71,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,203 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,751 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,100 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE HAS KERB DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NO CORD OR PLY SHOWING ADVISE REPLACEMENT

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE HAS KERB DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NO CORD OR PLY SHOWING ADVISE REPLACEMENT

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,973 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 46,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,632 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,746 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 34,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,377 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 29,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,611 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 UHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

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

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