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BV04 KGN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,084 mi
Last recorded131,084 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 131,084 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 131,084 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 131,070 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,802 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 119,047 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 119,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 113,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 107,238 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 24 May 2017 107,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,090 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 97,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,103 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,025 miles

abs light is flickering on, off side rear wheel binding slightly, unable to inspect rear seats fully, lowering springs fitted all round vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2012 80,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,887 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,043 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 53,059 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,925 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 KGN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KGN, 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 KGN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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