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BV04 ZVA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,513 mi
Last recorded96,513 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 ZVA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 96,513 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank filler pipes corroded as marked

Pass 17 Jan 2025 93,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel tank filler pipe corroded and damp as marked

Fail 9 Jan 2025 93,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel tank filler pipe corroded and damp as marked

Pass 31 Jan 2024 90,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted as marked (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 86,841 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 85,736 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,784 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 84,778 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( flexi to w/cylinder ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by coil spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 75,556 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to join (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked by chalk ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 75,556 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to join (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked by chalk ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge action required soon

Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,693 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Feb 2016 64,693 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,620 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,580 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,068 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,543 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 40,513 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,406 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 35,406 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,312 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,519 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 ZVA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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