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BT04 VUE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,325 mi
Last recorded148,325 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VUE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 148,325 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 148,322 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 May 2020 141,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to near side mirror

Fail 11 May 2020 141,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to near side mirror

Pass 29 May 2019 138,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park cable outer corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 138,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

park cable outer corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 134,358 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge (cords soon) (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust blowing on joint of middle and rear

Fail 26 May 2018 134,358 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge (cords soon) (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust blowing on joint of middle and rear

Pass 31 May 2017 120,126 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 120,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14H (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 106,955 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 96,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s w. blade split

Pass 26 May 2014 84,673 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 72,575 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 65,648 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 59,522 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,184 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,894 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 35,902 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,338 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 VUE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUE, 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 VUE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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