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BP04 ULS

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

137,342 mi
Last recorded137,342 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 137,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass deteratated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 137,342 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass deteratated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 136,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 131,262 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))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 131,262 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 124,964 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 124,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 118,367 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 118,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 113,398 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 113,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,632 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 105,632 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,552 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,231 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 86,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,264 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 75,264 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch worn and slipping

Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,703 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 54,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 53,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,565 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,863 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,307 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,634 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 14,126 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 ULS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

BP04 ULS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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