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BV04 VAD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

88,024 mi
Last recorded88,024 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VAD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 88,024 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 88,024 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 82,665 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 82,652 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission reverse switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 76,451 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 76,451 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,183 miles

Both registration plates deteriorated

Chips in windscreen

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,334 miles

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

tyres starting to wear on edge

Fail 17 Nov 2021 65,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

tyres starting to wear on edge

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,736 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 47,403 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2019 47,401 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,053 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front various front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cut inner sidewall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( at flexi ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cut inner sidewall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cut in sidewall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 47,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front various front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cut inner sidewall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( at flexi ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cut inner sidewall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cut in sidewall/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,240 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front corrosion on various suspension components

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to join (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear slight cut inner sidewall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 46,240 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front corrosion on various suspension components

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to join (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear slight cut inner sidewall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front and offside rear tyres have cuts on inside sidewall

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,663 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,912 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,468 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,396 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 32,396 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,235 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,411 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 VAD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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