MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on frontr to rear brake pipes
oil leak
osf indicator faded
suspect an injector seal leaking but unable to see due to the airbox covering the top of the engine
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil around engine all over sump area dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire above back box (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))
sound like possible injector might be leaking making hissing noise can't inspect due to airbox fitted over injectors
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted not fitted correctly (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline pipe half way down vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 1.6mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 2 mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)
all four wheel valve stems perished
both rear coil springs corroded in places
both rear wheels rim slightly distorted
offside front steering rack gaitor twisted
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front brake disc slight scorn
both rear tyres approx 2mm/3mm
front wipers slight smear windscreen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake disc slight scorn
front wipers slight smear windscreen
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front brake disc slight scorn/discolour
n/s/r tyre inner/outer edge worn/approx 3mm
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front brake disc slight scorn/discolour
n/s/r tyre inner/outer edge worn/approx 3mm
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
wear to front tyres on edges
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
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BT04 JLV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 JLV, 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 JLV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 May 2004.
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