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BD54 YLJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,897 mi
Last recorded90,897 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 90,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 86,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2016 86,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,489 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,620 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,167 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,620 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

small cuts n/s front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,105 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,266 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,903 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 YLJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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