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BV04 TYF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,048 mi
Last recorded97,048 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,048 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Mar 2017 90,968 miles

slight coolant leak from water pump

slight leak gearbox oil

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

alloy wheels scuffed

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,123 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

boot/tailgate damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,248 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 77,248 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,091 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 56,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 56,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,406 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 46,404 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,557 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and on wear bars

Fail 29 Jan 2011 37,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and on wear bars

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,345 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 24,576 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 19,012 miles

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

uneven tyre wear.

Pass 3 May 2008 19,012 miles

uneven tyre wear.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 15,284 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 15,235 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 TYF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol 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 TYF, 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 TYF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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