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BD54 SWY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,941 mi
Last recorded111,941 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 SWY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 111,941 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,412 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat will not tilt forward 2 door car

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 111,412 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat will not tilt forward 2 door car

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 110,689 miles

Central Rear seatbelt not able to test as cover fitted to rear seat, advise remove for next test

Pass 3 Dec 2016 104,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recomend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play almost to excess, recomend replace (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 98,418 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play almost to excess, recomend replace (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,045 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 91,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,111 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,524 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 77,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 65,910 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 65,910 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 54,389 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,389 miles

back box heat sheild loose

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,000 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,106 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 38,139 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 38,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,043 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 SWY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 SWY, 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 SWY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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