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BD54 DWM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,621 mi
Last recorded132,621 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 DWM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 132,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not seated correctly on top mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

no coolant in tank

Pass 3 May 2022 118,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,557 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

internal rear view mirror missing

Fail 16 Oct 2021 113,557 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

internal rear view mirror missing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,058 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 106,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 99,484 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper blade worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre has cracks to the tread blocks

Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,067 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cracks around both rear tyres

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2018 93,009 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring partly out of leg mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cracks around both rear tyres

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,443 miles

Coolant leak wet under header tank ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front indicators slightly faded

both wiper blades split

corrosion on chassis at rear

cracks around both rear tyres

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,640 miles

both front indicators faded

both front tyres on 3mm approx and wearing on edges

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2015 74,691 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners suspect low (3.5.1g)

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

Remove front wheels to check the condition of the brake pads

Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,020 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,545 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,713 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,241 miles

wiper smear

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,396 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,625 miles

wiper smear

Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,449 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 DWM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWM, 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 DWM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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