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BD54 BYT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

104,227 mi
Last recorded104,227 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2025 104,227 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 97,183 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 88,910 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 88,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,587 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,314 miles

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))

Pass 29 May 2019 67,990 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

drivers seat folding mechanism broken

Pass 9 May 2018 65,347 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2018 65,329 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2017 61,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,115 miles

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 ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,713 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 57,713 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,030 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 53,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,233 miles

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 47,233 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,876 miles

EMS light on dash

Offside front seat does not tilt forward but secure in upright postion

Slight damage to nearside front door mirror

Fail 23 Apr 2013 41,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,041 miles

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 35,041 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,518 miles

EMS light on dash

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 29,518 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,614 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 21,325 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 21,325 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2007 18,150 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 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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