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BN04 XPA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,742 mi
Last recorded99,742 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,742 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 99,742 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 95,729 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 95,729 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 90,170 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 90,170 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light + dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,487 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 84,487 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 82,054 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre tread splits

passenger mirror glass missing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,054 miles

offside rear tyre tread splits

passenger mirror glass missing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,872 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f door mirror broken

oil level low

Fail 19 Apr 2013 78,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f door mirror broken

oil level low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 74,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,885 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 61,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 53,062 miles

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

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 XPA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

BN04 XPA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is BN04 XPA safe to buy?

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