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BF54 TBU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,289 mi
Last recorded117,289 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,289 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 117,289 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,408 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

offside power steering pipe insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2018 110,215 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

offside power steering pipe insecure

Pass 18 May 2017 105,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 100,937 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 96,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2014 93,290 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2014 93,290 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 91,266 miles

Slight niose from NSR wheel bearing Power steering pipe loose in OS wheel arch Wear on both front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,300 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Slight misting of oil on power steering rack.

Small cut to nearside front tyre.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,155 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 75,257 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 75,257 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,173 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 49,712 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 37,082 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 TBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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