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BV04 WHD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,875 mi
Last recorded102,875 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 WHD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 102,875 miles

High level brake light inoperative

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror missing (rear view)

Fail 29 Sep 2025 102,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

High level brake light inoperative

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 Handbrake applying very little effort

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

non obligatory mirror missing (rear view)

Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 90,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 84,741 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 84,739 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 65,791 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 65,791 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,300 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 58,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,484 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,998 miles

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

Offside Rear cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2017 20,768 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,984 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 11,327 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 10,870 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cracked

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2013 10,238 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 8,806 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 7,745 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 6,279 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 6,279 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 5,281 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 3,688 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 2,766 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 WHD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WHD, 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 WHD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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