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DG04 BUJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,364 mi
Last recorded123,364 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BUJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2024 123,364 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 123,130 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 104,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2020 92,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

both rear bumps tops worn

Fail 11 Dec 2020 92,386 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

both rear bumps tops worn

Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops worn

Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,273 miles

Coil spring worn All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front wheel slightly buckled

Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,026 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 75,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2017 75,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 May 2014 43,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake discs lipped on outer edges

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge & outer edge

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 1 May 2014 43,455 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake discs lipped on outer edges

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge & outer edge

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 May 2013 30,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,875 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 26,875 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,765 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 20,493 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 15,910 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 12,116 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 8,386 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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DG04 BUJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DG04 BUJ, 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 BUJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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