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BN04 WAU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,203 mi
Last recorded114,203 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 114,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,316 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 96,314 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 89,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,911 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 87,911 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,982 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,978 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,757 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 51,755 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,989 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 40,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 27,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,941 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,275 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 WAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WAU, 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 WAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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