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BT04 AVJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,608 mi
Last recorded120,608 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 AVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 120,608 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 114,870 miles

Offside Front Noise from driveshaft bearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,711 miles

front tyre size 175/65x14 across axle rear tyre size 185/65x14 across axle

Fail 31 Jul 2019 107,711 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyre size 175/65x14 across axle rear tyre size 185/65x14 across axle

rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,950 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 97,944 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,911 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clears screen

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,810 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,477 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,021 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,818 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,847 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,043 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 31,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 23,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,387 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 9,010 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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BT04 AVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT04 AVJ, 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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BT04 AVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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