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BV04 WFL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,770 mi
Last recorded64,770 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 64,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 63,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 61,559 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 61,559 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 59,985 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 58,606 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 55,610 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,970 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,944 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,230 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 40,489 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,860 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,171 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2015 32,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2014 29,331 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 26,919 miles

rear tyres cracking and cut in sidewall nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 22,015 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,542 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 19,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,771 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 12,809 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 WFL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

BV04 WFL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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