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BT04 JLV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,384 mi
Last recorded171,384 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 JLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 171,384 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 160,228 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 159,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 145,840 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 145,833 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 130,545 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 115,475 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 115,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,366 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 100,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 71,510 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 71,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,683 miles

wear to front tyres on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,169 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 21,684 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 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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