MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting, both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting, both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to nearside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MIL light illuminated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
MIL light illuminated
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside 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)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside 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)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine whine osf area suggest further investigation
engine whine osf area suggest further investigation
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear 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)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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BT04 CDE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BT04 CDE, 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 CDE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 June 2004.
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