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BV04 JCU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,019 mi
Last recorded101,019 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 JCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 101,019 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,704 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 87,602 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 81,648 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2016 81,648 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,883 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 30 May 2014 69,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,422 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,114 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,114 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,897 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,323 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 37,321 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 31,688 miles

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 9 Mar 2007 24,475 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 JCU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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