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BD54 WCU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,459 mi
Last recorded180,459 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 180,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 180,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 172,429 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 172,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drumstick inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 162,589 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 152,268 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2018 152,263 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 143,801 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear slight cut in tyre tread

engine management light on

Fail 21 Nov 2017 143,801 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear slight cut in tyre tread

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2016 134,156 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 134,156 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2015 125,643 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 125,643 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 116,783 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 116,783 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 108,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 108,795 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 100,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 100,859 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,909 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 93,909 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 86,407 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 86,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 79,444 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,724 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 72,724 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

vehicle has been damaged to rear with poor standard of repair

Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,471 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 WCU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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