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BD54 BYW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

53,805 mi
Last recorded53,805 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 BYW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 53,805 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rears deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle beam bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 52,999 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn slight free play in handbrake lever (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perished/slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring and rear axle/beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 52,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn slight free play in handbrake lever (1.1.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured when in operation (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perished/slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring and rear axle/beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose/rattling but not likely to become detached

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,192 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 51,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 51,537 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 50,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,270 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,451 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 49,448 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 48,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 47,379 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,175 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 46,166 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,239 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 44,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,929 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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

slight corrosion to underbody components, panels and front hubs

Fail 20 Dec 2013 42,613 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 42,613 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,830 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 41,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,181 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,530 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 40,529 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 30,516 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2007 21,577 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 BYW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BYW, 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 BYW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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