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BV04 HFY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,386 mi
Last recorded67,386 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 HFY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 67,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 67,165 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,705 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

coolant level low

nearside front and offside front abs wiring fouling wheels on full lock but abs functioning OK

Fail 8 Sep 2017 60,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring fouling wheel on full lock (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring fouling wheel on full lock (3.4.3)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

coolant level low

Fail 5 Sep 2017 60,688 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring fouling wheel on full lock (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring fouling wheel on full lock (3.4.3)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

coolant level low

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,089 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 45,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,552 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,079 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,498 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 23,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight cracking on tread of offside front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2010 18,074 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight cracking on tread of offside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 10,810 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 5,912 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 4,620 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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BV04 HFY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV04 HFY, 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 BV04 HFY registered?

BV04 HFY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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