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BD54 XWL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,228 mi
Last recorded94,228 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,228 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 94,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 89,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 85,437 miles

Offside Front 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 24 Nov 2022 80,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,186 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 75,186 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,601 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 69,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 64,156 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 57,691 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,870 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 50,870 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,749 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 44,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,043 miles

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

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

topped engine coolant. note tracking maybe required on front due to irregular tyre wear

Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,035 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,009 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,178 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,409 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 21,416 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 21,416 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,819 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 11,219 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 XWL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 XWL, 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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What year was BD54 XWL registered?

BD54 XWL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is BD54 XWL safe to buy?

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