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BV04 VEB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,896 mi
Last recorded148,896 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 148,896 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ADVICE ENG OIL LEAK

EXHAUSD BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 24 Oct 2022 142,702 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 142,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 130,049 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 127,072 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 115,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 115,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 101,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Oct 2018 101,088 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Oct 2017 90,780 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded/broken

exhaust corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 90,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded/broken

exhaust corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,960 miles

both rear coil springs corroded & corrosion on front coil springs

engine /gearbox lower stabilizer mount worn

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 12 Oct 2016 81,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both rear bulbs in wrong (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both rear coil springs corroded & corrosion on front coil springs

engine /gearbox lower stabilizer mount worn

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished & tread out of shape

Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,482 miles

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust

front brake pads getting

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,774 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,203 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 47,203 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 44,134 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 44,134 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,206 miles

Drivers wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,228 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,134 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 28,795 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 24,905 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 VEB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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