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BX04 GZB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,598 mi
Last recorded121,598 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 GZB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 121,598 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 121,598 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Exhaust Blow. (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine Management Light On.

Engine Misfire

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure.

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

Pass 3 May 2017 107,524 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 107,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 103,069 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 103,069 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 97,355 miles

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)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 97,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,428 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 91,428 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2013 86,889 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 86,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 80,621 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 73,446 miles

offside front seat tilt handle

Fail 5 May 2011 73,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre outer edge

offside front seat tilt handle

Pass 19 Oct 2010 61,101 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,750 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,677 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front indicators slightly pale in colour

Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,543 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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BX04 GZB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BX04 GZB, 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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BX04 GZB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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