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DV04 BVY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,501 mi
Last recorded91,501 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 BVY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part off system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 91,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part off system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 86,892 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 86,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 78,864 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre start to crack

Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,477 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,136 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,729 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,753 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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DV04 BVY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DV04 BVY, 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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DV04 BVY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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