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BD54 XWG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

149,718 mi
Last recorded149,718 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 149,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside upper dust covers dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis legs /beam axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside upper spring mounts/brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 149,718 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside upper dust covers dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis legs /beam axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside upper spring mounts/brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 146,697 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside upper dust covers dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills/chassis legs around beam axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside upper spring mount/brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 146,697 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside upper dust covers dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills/chassis legs around beam axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside upper spring mount/brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 142,683 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount/nut corroded under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside upper dust cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis legs, beam axle mounts and upper spring mounts/brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 142,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount/nut corroded under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside upper dust cover dropped (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis legs, beam axle mounts and upper spring mounts/brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 137,900 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut top mount/shock top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside upper coil spring mountings and brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 132,634 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside beam axle front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 128,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 122,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 122,232 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate is damaged (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate is damaged (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 116,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,167 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 105,555 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 100,556 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,015 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,742 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 80,178 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 62,208 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,827 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,694 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 XWG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 XWG, 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 XWG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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