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BV04 VKN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,439 mi
Last recorded130,439 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 130,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 130,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 123,272 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 123,272 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 119,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhast rubber broke

front number plate damged

Fail 24 Aug 2015 119,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhast rubber broke

front number plate damged

Pass 11 Sep 2014 109,033 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 92,217 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,217 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,800 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 80,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,053 miles

anti slip on brake pedal reduced

Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,414 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,840 miles

BLUE LIGHT INSIDE CAR COMES ON WHEN DOOR OPEN /CLOSES FRONTTO REAR [NOT WHEN SIDE LAMPS IS ON ] FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INER EDGES

TUBE PUT IN REAR EXHAUST PIPE TO DROP NOISE FOR TEST

Fail 5 Mar 2009 53,840 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

BLUE LIGHT INSIDE CAR COMES ON WHEN DOOR OPEN /CLOSES FRONT TO REAR [NOT WHEN SIDE LAMPS IS ON] / FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INER EDGES

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,606 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 VKN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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