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BD54 BYG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,260 mi
Last recorded87,260 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 BYG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2016 87,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end to rack nut (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed and weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front headlamp lens pitted and poor pattern

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,778 miles

near side rear tyre cracking in tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side fog light unit missing and trim

no oil showing on dip stick 2 1/2 ltr needed

trim missing from both front doors

washer bottle top missing

Fail 21 Dec 2015 82,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front outer (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

near side fog light unit missing and trim

near side rear tyre cracking in tread

no oil showing on dip stick 2 1/2 ltr needed

trim missing from both front doors

washer bottle top missing

Pass 28 Nov 2014 77,147 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres treads worn on edges.

non obligatory mirror missing.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,954 miles

NOTE-Nearside front spot light missing--Internal centre screen rear view mirror missing from screen--offside front door window operation mechanism faulty.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,510 miles

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

center mirror missing

gear knob insecure

knock from front of vehicle

Fail 17 Dec 2012 66,499 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

center mirror missing

gear knob insecure

knock from front of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,470 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat covers loose

front inner brake pads getting down disc(s) rusting

Fail 1 Dec 2011 63,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat covers loose

front inner brake pads getting down disc(s) rusting

Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,918 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,696 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 9 Dec 2009 44,696 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,649 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

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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BD54 BYG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BD54 BYG, 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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BD54 BYG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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