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BD54 LZL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,502 mi
Last recorded118,502 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 LZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2022 118,502 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis under rear sub mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Front seats not tilting to access rear seats (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre rear seatbelt missing

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail under sub mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 108,474 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,382 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,597 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2018 96,874 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,101 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 91,101 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 83,752 miles

Light scoring to windscreen.

Mil light on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split,offside wiper blade rubber loose in fitting.

Fail 30 Jan 2016 83,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Light scoring to windscreen.

Mil light on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split,offside wiper blade rubber loose in fitting.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 74,363 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,115 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 67,115 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 60,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,721 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 54,592 miles

Advise offside front tyre inner wall cracking no cords showing borderline.

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,592 miles

Advise offside front tyre inner wall cracking no cords showing borderline.

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,123 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,456 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 37,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,217 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 LZL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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