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BP04 UMC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,278 mi
Last recorded157,278 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 UMC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 157,278 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 157,277 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 140,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 124,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear shock absorber covers/ bump stops in poor condition

centre rear seatbelt covers loose/ missing

offside inner c/v bot leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2010 106,820 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 106,807 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 94,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 94,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 89,420 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 84,267 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 84,267 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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 UMC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

BP04 UMC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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