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BF54 TEY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,880 mi
Last recorded84,880 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 TEY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 84,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 80,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65r14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge 175/65r14

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,454 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet catch lever missing

rear exhaust shield loose

slight roughness from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,128 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet catch lever missing

rear exhaust shield loose

slight roughness from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,885 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight roughness from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2011 49,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,374 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,370 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,130 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,537 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 18,711 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 TEY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TEY, 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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What year was BF54 TEY registered?

BF54 TEY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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