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BT04 ZJU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,117 mi
Last recorded45,117 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 ZJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,117 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 45,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,538 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,229 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,304 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 33,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,479 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2008 27,069 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,069 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,539 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 24,539 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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 ZJU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZJU, 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 ZJU registered?

BT04 ZJU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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