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BW04 LHR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,566 mi
Last recorded85,566 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 LHR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2022 85,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp mdamaged temp repair on it

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,878 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged and temp repair

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,801 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 74,801 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 74,784 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 71,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 70,322 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 67,340 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,420 miles

Both front wipers split

Coolant leak

Corrosion forming on suspension components

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

Exhaust system corroding

Lower engine mount starting to deteriorate

Slight misting of oil around steering rack area

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,974 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,983 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,131 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,042 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,051 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,956 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 26,504 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 LHR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BW04 LHR, 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 BW04 LHR registered?

BW04 LHR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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