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BV04 VEF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,341 mi
Last recorded48,341 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 VEF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 48,341 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres deteriorating , cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroding and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating , cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating, cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2023 48,338 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside headlight lens slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 48,334 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside headlight lens slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2021 48,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front suspension components corroded

offside headlight lens slightly damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2021 48,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front suspension components corroded

offside headlight lens slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2020 48,331 miles

all exhaust system corroding

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,329 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2017 48,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

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

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

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,087 miles

all exhaust system corroding

front brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 48,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all exhaust system corroding

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,805 miles

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2015 47,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,683 miles

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,469 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

front brakes slightly unbalanced

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 14 Jun 2012 46,881 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

front brakes slightly unbalanced

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,846 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,775 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,114 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,317 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,316 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn close to limits

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 VEF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

BV04 VEF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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