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BN04 XVB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

165,080 mi
Last recorded165,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 165,080 miles

parking brake has little reserve

Fail 23 Jun 2022 165,080 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine to gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))

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

parking brake has little reserve

Pass 25 Jun 2021 158,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 158,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 155,329 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 155,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 145,875 miles

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2019 145,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2018 138,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 129,101 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 129,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 116,803 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 116,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 104,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hight level stop lamp not working

Fail 9 Jun 2014 91,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hight level stop lamp not working

Fail 27 Mar 2014 88,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

e m l light on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,319 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,442 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre 1.8mm

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,535 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,331 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,933 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,656 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 XVB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

BN04 XVB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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