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BF54 PHU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,186 mi
Last recorded54,186 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 PHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,186 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 54,186 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,884 miles

Nearside Front road wheel damaged and some distortion

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,894 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,050 miles

Centre stop light not working

very bad coolant leak water pump area

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

high viz brake light not working

Fail 26 Jan 2015 46,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

high viz brake light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,806 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

coolant stains on off side of engine area and level low

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,985 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,483 miles

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f tyre side wall damage and cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,933 miles

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

brake discs lipped

near side front tyre wearing edges

near side rear tyre cracking between tread

off side front tyre side wall cracking

scuff to front bumper

scuff to rear bumper/arch off side

slight dampness around steering rack area

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 4 Feb 2011 36,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake discs lipped

near side front tyre wearing edges

near side rear tyre cracking between tread

off side front tyre side wall cracking

scuff to front bumper

scuff to rear bumper/arch off side

slight dampness around steering rack area

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,998 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,310 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 30,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 26,163 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,163 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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BF54 PHU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF54 PHU, 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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BF54 PHU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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