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BC54 MSC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,810 mi
Last recorded71,810 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC54 MSC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 71,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 71,810 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,841 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 57,474 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,607 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 52,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,350 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 44,815 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 44,812 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,413 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,882 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,609 miles

Advise the offside rear door trim catches when opening the offside front door.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,754 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 29,754 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside & Nearside Front Indicator Bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working Centre High Level Stop Lamp (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,692 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,972 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,224 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,988 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 21,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,102 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering leak.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,076 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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BC54 MSC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BC54 MSC, 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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BC54 MSC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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