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BV04 HXZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,938 mi
Last recorded117,938 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 HXZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 117,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 117,938 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 115,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 115,879 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 113,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 113,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 111,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F tyre on legal limit and badly worn on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 111,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F tyre on legal limit and badly worn on inner edge

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 109,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 109,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F and O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 107,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 107,579 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,810 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 96,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S and N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,489 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear heat shield fell on to rear silencer

Fail 21 Feb 2018 88,489 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear heat shield fell on to rear silencer

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,133 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,628 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,106 miles

o/s/front seat not tilting

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,233 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,389 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,655 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 HXZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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