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BT04 AVX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,536 mi
Last recorded118,536 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 AVX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 118,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,768 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 113,768 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 108,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 108,225 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,807 miles

o/s/r sill corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,974 miles

o/s/r sill corroded.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 102,935 miles

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

o/s/r sill corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 100,059 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,469 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,292 miles

o/s/f inner c/v boot deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,349 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,078 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,176 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,099 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,730 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 30,161 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 AVX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AVX, 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 AVX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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