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2004 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,635 mi
Last recorded98,635 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 98,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 98,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 95,563 miles

front seats unable to tilt

Fail 18 Nov 2024 95,560 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front seats unable to tilt

Pass 24 Nov 2023 92,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front seats do not tilt

Fail 20 Nov 2023 92,944 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front seats do not tilt

Pass 10 Nov 2022 89,751 miles

2 door vehicle Both front seats tilt mechanisms not working but does not affect access to rear seats

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 89,741 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2 door vehicle Both front seats tilt mechanisms not working but does not affect access to rear seats

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,631 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,362 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,440 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 75,440 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 68,107 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 68,107 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,736 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,878 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,045 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,201 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,655 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,653 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 32,653 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,381 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,739 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,795 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 WLW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLW, 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 WLW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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