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BV04 JFE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,195 mi
Last recorded75,195 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 JFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 75,195 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,106 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,647 miles

Damage to offside rear

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,838 miles

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2018 59,832 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,074 miles

Damage to both sides

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front wheel damaged

Rear coil springs rusty

TYRE SIZE 175-65-14

Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,756 miles

rear springs rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2015 49,568 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 49,568 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,428 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,540 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 45,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,292 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,740 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 42,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,438 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2010 41,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2009 34,281 miles

nearside mirror glass distorted

various cuts and damage to nearside front tyre outer wall,not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 4 Apr 2009 34,281 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside mirror glass distorted

various cuts and damage to nearside front tyre outer wall,not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,359 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 18,559 miles

NSF and OSF tyres outer edges wearing

Fail 10 Apr 2007 18,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSF and OSF tyres outer edges wearing

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 JFE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JFE, 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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What year was BV04 JFE registered?

BV04 JFE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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