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BV04 TZJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,814 mi
Last recorded152,814 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 TZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 152,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 138,794 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 138,792 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,678 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 129,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 118,079 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 113,860 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 113,855 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 106,255 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 106,255 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 90,447 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,090 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,105 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 61,423 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,423 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,010 miles

brake padfs weearing thin,

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,624 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,466 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 TZJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc 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 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

BV04 TZJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BV04 TZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV04 TZJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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