MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Under vehicle structure corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Under vehicle structure corroded
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak engine ()
drivers seat folding mechanism broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side's (3.5.1g)
Front fixed pipe poor condition of the exhaust
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two nail's in the tyre 195/50/15 ()
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded Both side's (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
E.M.L light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side's (3.5.1g)
Front fixed pipe poor condition of the exhaust
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two nail's in the tyre 195/50/15 ()
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded Both side's (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine management light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak from oil filter ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)
No oil on dip stick topped up 1.5 lts, rocker cover slugged up
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Front seat does not tilt forward, secure in upright postion
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear bumper damaged, offside
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)
No oil on dip stick topped up 1.5 lts, rocker cover slugged up
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Front seat does not tilt forward, secure in upright postion
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear bumper damaged, offside
EML on
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n-s-r tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
EML on
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n-s-r tyre perished
Damage to offside rear bumper
EMS light on dash
Offside front seat does not tilt forward but secure in upright postion
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Damage to offside rear bumper
EMS light on dash
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside front seat does not tilt forward but secure in upright postion
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
EMS light on dash
Offside front seat does not tilt forward but secure in upright postion
Slight damage to nearside front door mirror
EMS light on dash
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front seat does not tilt forward but secure in upright postion
Slight damage to nearside front door mirror
Drivers seat does not tilt forward but secure in up right postion
EMS light on dash
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Drivers seat does not tilt forward but secure in up right postion
EMS light on dash
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
EMS light on dash
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
EMS light on dash
Nail in offside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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BD54 BYT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 BYT, 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 BYT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2004.
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