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BT04 TVZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,492 mi
Last recorded139,492 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 TVZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 139,492 miles

Front Coolant leak from corner of radiator ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 138,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coolant leak from corner of radiator ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,150 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 112,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 84,019 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 84,019 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 80,279 miles

Exhaust shield loose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Reversing light not working

Fail 26 May 2018 80,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust shield loose

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Reversing light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,328 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 May 2015 67,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 May 2015 67,296 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jun 2014 62,840 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 May 2013 58,147 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air-con system leaking

center stop lamp inop

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

heavy corrosion and pitting to front brake discs inner face

offside rear brake slightly binding

wheel studs/nuts not checked, covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2012 54,008 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

centre brake light inop

exhaust middle & rear box corroding

front brake discs corroded slightly on iner face

Fail 9 Jun 2012 54,008 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear coil springs corroding

centre brake light inop

exhaust middle & rear box corroding

front brake discs corroded slightly on iner face

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,725 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wheel studs/nuts not checked, covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2009 36,798 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 31,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 31,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,827 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 TVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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