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BV04 HPE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,715 mi
Last recorded111,715 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 HPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 111,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 111,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 99,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 84,283 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 71,150 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 61,742 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,659 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 58,584 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 58,097 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 58,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 56,332 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 54,752 miles

Bothe rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2016 54,050 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,683 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,948 miles

headlight adjuster appears to running all the time when headlights are on / drivers window will not open

Pass 17 Feb 2012 35,447 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,756 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 30,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,830 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,364 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,902 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 HPE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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