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BD54 BYO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,970 mi
Last recorded159,970 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 BYO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 159,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 148,812 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 148,568 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 128,153 miles

Additional brake lamp inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear bracket broken but exhaust is adequately supported

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

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

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

n/s/f suspension strut top bearing sticking slightly

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 28 Feb 2014 128,131 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Additional brake lamp inoperative

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear bracket broken but exhaust is adequately supported

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

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

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

n/s/f suspension strut top bearing sticking slightly

o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2013 110,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,044 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 89,044 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 68,746 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 68,746 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 49,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 49,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,093 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 35,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,263 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 14,151 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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BD54 BYO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BYO, 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 BYO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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