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BT04 TBZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,063 mi
Last recorded141,063 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 TBZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 141,063 miles

engine managment light on

exhaust rubber broken on rear exhaust box

o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

road wheels distorted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 117,343 miles

Rear dust covers on rear shock absorbers insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2017 117,326 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear dust covers on rear shock absorbers insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2016 115,963 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 112,464 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 112,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 108,998 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 101,592 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,984 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 83,983 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 83,982 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,110 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 66,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,611 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,203 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 45,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 TBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 TBZ, 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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What year was BT04 TBZ registered?

BT04 TBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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