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BX04 HBD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

68,143 mi
Last recorded68,143 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 HBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 68,143 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler cap to tank hoses corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front and rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 68,143 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler cap to tank hoses corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front and rear sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/3mm/1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/2mm/0mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front lower wing panel corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 59,355 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 55,560 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded but not insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2020 55,556 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded but not insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,790 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 48,551 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,660 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,860 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 39,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,535 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 34,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,225 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 31,224 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level stop light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,741 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,575 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 24,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres scrubbing.

Nearside rear wheel rim damaged.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,999 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,137 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,179 miles

Passenger side mirror glass loose.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,987 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 11,987 miles

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

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 HBD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HBD, 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 HBD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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