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BW04 BXH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

111,511 mi
Last recorded111,511 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 BXH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 111,511 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 103,616 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door dented no sharp edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside sub frame mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 102,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 102,694 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration test aborted (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 102,690 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration test aborted (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on outer rim (5.2.3 (e))

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

most front suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 101,626 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on outer rim (5.2.3 (e))

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

most front suspension components corroded

vehicle overheating

Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 100,768 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 95,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,122 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 88,122 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 86,761 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 76,612 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,880 miles

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

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

complete exhaust corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2014 71,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

complete exhaust corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,139 miles

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

damage to nearside front door

power steering pipe and reservoir damp

Fail 18 Jun 2013 63,139 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside front door

power steering pipe and reservoir damp

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2012 58,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 50,687 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,753 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 43,753 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,648 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,794 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 16,897 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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BW04 BXH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BW04 BXH, 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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BW04 BXH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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