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BD54 TFZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,961 mi
Last recorded157,961 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 157,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 153,262 miles

Exhaust flex in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 153,092 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust flex in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 148,308 miles

Exhaust flex in poor condition

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has near to excess travel

Fail 17 Dec 2020 148,300 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal sinking under pressure - (suspect master cylinder) (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flex in poor condition

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has near to excess travel

Pass 18 Dec 2019 144,282 miles

Unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes reference applied protective product

Pass 7 Dec 2018 133,831 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 133,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 133,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 121,052 miles

play in both axel bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2016 106,395 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 99,196 miles

power steering pipes becoming corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,573 miles

damage to nearside bodywork and boot area not affecting any part of the test procedure

washer bottle filler cap damaged at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2014 85,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box heat sheild loose and hanging

damage to nearside bodywork and boot area not affecting any part of the test procedure

washer bottle filler cap damaged at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2013 76,488 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O.S.R. tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,019 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 63,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,983 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 52,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,531 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise front offside tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2009 43,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise front offside tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2008 34,554 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,291 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 27,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TFZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TFZ, 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 TFZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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