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53,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
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
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Both rear tyres worn low on outer edges
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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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