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BF54 TDX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,373 mi
Last recorded168,373 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 TDX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 168,373 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in prescribed area to axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE

Fail 7 Dec 2022 168,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPER BLADES SMEAR WINDSCREEN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE

Pass 9 Mar 2021 166,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 166,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 164,958 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 157,508 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

High level brake light not working

Fail 1 Mar 2019 157,506 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both side handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 150,326 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S cracked (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 147,338 miles

oil leaks

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Mar 2017 147,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leaks

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Mar 2016 139,828 miles

Both front brake discs are in a poor condition.

Both rear tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 139,828 miles

Both front brake discs are in a poor condition.

Both rear tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 131,075 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 131,075 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2014 122,437 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 122,437 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 112,688 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 104,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 104,389 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 93,981 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,523 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 85,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 75,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 65,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,698 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)

Slight side wall damage to N/S/F tyre

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 TDX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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