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BN04 VYM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,203 mi
Last recorded130,203 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 VYM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 130,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 130,203 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 128,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 127,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 127,514 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 125,888 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 125,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 123,326 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,510 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front and nsr tyres worn unevenly

Fail 12 Oct 2015 114,510 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and nsr tyres worn unevenly

Pass 28 Oct 2014 106,549 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,899 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 105,899 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 101,920 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 97,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 97,504 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,433 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,567 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 64,697 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 64,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 53,206 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,874 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 VYM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

BN04 VYM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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