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DG04 BSY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,973 mi
Last recorded113,973 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 113,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 110,099 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 110,099 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 105,186 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 105,186 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,751 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 93,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,912 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,611 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,092 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,570 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,940 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,084 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,678 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 35,677 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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DG04 BSY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG04 BSY, 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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DG04 BSY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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