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BV04 HGF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,229 mi
Last recorded127,229 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 HGF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 127,229 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r ()

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 116,624 miles

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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 116,621 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 105,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 105,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 90,071 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,501 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 79,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,405 miles

osr brake pipe rusty

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,400 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of os front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

osr brake pipe rusty

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,968 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Fail 3 Mar 2016 59,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,015 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,261 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 39,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,398 miles

front pads 75% worn

front wipers poor

Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,188 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 34,188 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 28,099 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,751 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 HGF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HGF, 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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BV04 HGF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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