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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides to rear cylinders,offside rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust flexi section armour broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet latch defective
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Park brake has little reserve travel
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing / corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Bonnet latch defective
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Park brake has little reserve travel
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing / corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust repaired with tinfoil (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust repaired with tinfoil (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear silencer corroded and heat shield poorly fixed
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear silencer corroded and heat shield poorly fixed
Road wheel slightly distorted Offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Bottom of sump and gearbox wet with oil
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Bottom of sump and gearbox wet with oil
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear exhaust heat sheld come adrfit
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear exhaust heat sheld come adrfit
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brak pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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BN04 XZU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 XZU, 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 XZU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2004.
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