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BF54 PYL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,854 mi
Last recorded123,854 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 PYL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 123,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 111,043 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 102,951 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 102,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 94,451 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,335 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 86,335 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyer worn on inner

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,478 miles

High level stop light not working

Offside front tyre worn very low inner

Strong advise: Nearside front tyre bald inner and right on limit

nearside rear tyre worn low outer and nail in shoulder

Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 66,536 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 66,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,826 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,592 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,109 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 PYL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 BF54 PYL, 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 PYL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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