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BP04 HNU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,295 mi
Last recorded81,295 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 81,295 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 79,341 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underneath

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Top mounts worn

Fail 4 Sep 2024 79,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

TOP MOUNTS WORN

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 77,260 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2022 75,203 miles

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,854 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underneath

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,487 miles

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

rear springs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 71,487 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,893 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 65,797 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 62,184 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 62,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,277 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,243 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,379 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,448 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,408 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 36,403 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,554 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,127 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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BP04 HNU 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 79.2%.

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 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 BP04 HNU, 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 BP04 HNU registered?

BP04 HNU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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