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BP04 GXE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,416 mi
Last recorded103,416 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 GXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 103,416 miles

back box bracket corroding

both front tyres walls perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,140 miles

Nearside Rear perished

Fail 1 Feb 2017 101,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear perished

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 89,862 miles

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

rear exhaust box bracket insecure

wiper blades smearing

Fail 2 Jan 2016 89,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust box bracket insecure

wiper blades smearing

Fail 5 Jan 2015 86,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,264 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,668 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,160 miles

centre stop lamp not working (unable to determin if connected)

windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Fail 7 Sep 2012 71,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

centre stop lamp not working (unable to determin if connected)

windscreen wiper blades starting to split

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,450 miles

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread bald on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2011 59,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread bald on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,508 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 43,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 54,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 34,928 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 34,928 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 26,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail/ screw in o/s rear tyre tyre going flat

wiper blades front staring to smear slighly

Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,563 miles

nail/ screw in o/s rear tyre tyre going flat

wiper blades front staring to smear slighly

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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BP04 GXE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BP04 GXE, 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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BP04 GXE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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