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BT04 VUF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,731 mi
Last recorded93,731 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VUF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 93,731 miles

Emissions not tested rear box broken between middle section (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside brake pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside running on rear chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear box to middle section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded nearside on offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

heat shield detached

Pass 15 Jun 2019 89,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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))

exhaust head shield loose not likely to fall off

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,819 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 83,699 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,149 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,222 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,822 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 74,300 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,046 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 70,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf wiper is begining to smear

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 66,705 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,888 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 54,888 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

near side sil has been filled unable to fully inspect sil area

Pass 2 May 2008 39,211 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 24,218 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 24,218 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 VUF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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