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BV04 HJU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,795 mi
Last recorded143,795 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2025 143,795 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 133,375 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 125,889 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 120,586 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 117,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 114,504 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 114,499 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,652 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,269 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 102,608 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,341 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,504 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,627 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box corrored

Pass 4 Mar 2013 89,365 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,032 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,024 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 76,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,814 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,805 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,703 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,704 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 28,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,643 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 HJU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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