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BT04 TLZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,951 mi
Last recorded124,951 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 124,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2016 124,937 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 118,969 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 118,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 106,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 99,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,915 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 71,770 miles

n/s/f o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

eml on

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2010 68,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

front number plate damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2009 59,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 37,188 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 37,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TLZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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