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BV04 HHN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,544 mi
Last recorded128,544 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 HHN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 128,544 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 128,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on the headlight giving a defused image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on the lens giving a defused image (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 120,063 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 120,057 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 111,158 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 108,253 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,379 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre down to thelimit

Fail 7 Mar 2022 101,378 miles

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

Advise o/s/r tyre down to thelimit

Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,528 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,416 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 75,908 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 71,212 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 71,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,727 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 66,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,289 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,935 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,717 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,841 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,115 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,320 miles

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

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

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

sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2007 15,535 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 HHN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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