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BN04 ZCT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

106,332 mi
Last recorded106,332 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 106,320 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has 2x bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 106,318 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil filter corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 103,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 103,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,992 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 98,992 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,444 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nsf fog light dosent work

abs light very dim

Fail 26 Jun 2013 87,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,775 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,793 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)

Parking brake lever has slight side movement

SRS warning light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 73,793 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has slight side movement

SRS warning light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 67,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,896 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 66,780 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,331 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 59,331 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,193 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 51,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,765 miles

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

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

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

front side windows tinted

Fail 8 Mar 2007 33,693 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front side windows tinted

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 ZCT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

BN04 ZCT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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