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BV04 UHW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,577 mi
Last recorded96,577 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 UHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,577 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 92,836 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 92,836 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 89,709 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 89,709 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 87,862 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 86,357 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 86,357 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 83,049 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 81,068 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 74,682 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 74,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,666 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 70,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,623 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,620 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 62,025 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,275 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,238 miles

Offside Front 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 6 Aug 2012 48,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,433 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 44,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,637 miles

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

near side mirror missing

Fail 29 Sep 2010 39,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

near side mirror missing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,226 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 33,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,023 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,509 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,262 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,088 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 UHW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

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

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