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BD54 DXH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,135 mi
Last recorded103,135 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 DXH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe and connection to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside. Also sections of chassis starting to corrode. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside- cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,278 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 99,277 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 95,693 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,994 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 89,994 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,474 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 68,171 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,171 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 66,253 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 58,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,880 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,248 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,369 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 32,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,409 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 DXH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DXH, 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 DXH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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