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BV04 UJX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,735 mi
Last recorded98,735 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 98,735 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 91,746 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 91,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 90,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,703 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 87,915 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 84,384 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 84,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,437 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,611 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,930 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 54,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,598 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,823 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 39,823 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 34,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,824 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,906 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 31,906 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 28,688 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 25,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outter edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,751 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outter edge

Pass 2 May 2008 23,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 19,156 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 UJX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJX, 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 UJX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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