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BN04 UHM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,164 mi
Last recorded114,164 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 114,164 miles

Both front lower ball joint boots are deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,747 miles

Front Brakes out of balance

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2018 100,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 100,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,483 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damaged but not showing inner cord

Pass 27 Oct 2016 83,279 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 83,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,385 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 77,385 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 75,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,628 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 66,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,891 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 49,734 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,553 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,145 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 22,145 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 7 May 2008 21,460 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 May 2007 15,240 miles

n/s front tyre has cut in outer side wall close to legal limit

Pass 17 Feb 2007 14,333 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 UHM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UHM, 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 UHM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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