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BR03 BEX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

144,764 mi
Last recorded144,764 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 BEX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 144,764 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE SOUNDS LIKE LININGS WEARING DOWN

Rear REAR SEAT HAS A LOAD OF ITEMS ON IT PREVENTING SEAT BELT CHECK

Fail 13 Nov 2020 144,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged INNER WALL CLOSE TO TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear BRAKE SOUNDS LIKE LININGS WEARING DOWN

Rear REAR SEAT HAS A LOAD OF ITEMS ON IT PREVENTING SEAT BELT CHECK

Pass 31 Oct 2019 140,896 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 140,896 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust box blocked probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 133,871 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 133,869 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 123,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 123,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 112,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 104,305 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 104,305 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,210 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer porous slight noise

Fail 4 Nov 2013 88,224 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion located on both rear coil springs.

slight play detected in both front anti-roll bar drop links.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 88,224 miles

corrosion located on both rear coil springs.

slight play detected in both front anti-roll bar drop links.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,901 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 81,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly and split

both rear tyres wearing heavily on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

gearbox oil seapage from offside front inner drive shaft seal

nearside front tyre perished and 10 years old

offside front tyre cut in tread but not exposing cords

Fail 15 Nov 2011 74,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly and split

both rear tyres wearing heavily on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

gearbox oil seapage from offside front inner drive shaft seal

nearside front tyre perished and 10 years old

offside front tyre cut in tread but not exposing cords

Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,065 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 60,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,048 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,016 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 55,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 49,783 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)

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

front number plate cracked but secure

Fail 4 Jan 2007 41,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 41,249 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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BR03 BEX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BR03 BEX, 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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BR03 BEX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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