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BF54 TFE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,901 mi
Last recorded133,901 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 TFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 133,901 miles

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

coil springs corroded

play and knocking noise felt at base of steering column into rack area... advise investigate

Fail 28 Sep 2018

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fading (4.4.3 (a))

GIVEN THE DANGEROUS NATURE OF DEFECTS REPORTED IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN AWAY BEFORE REPAIRS COMPLETED

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

coil springs corroded

play and knocking noise felt at base of steering column into rack area... advise investigate

Pass 6 Oct 2017 124,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 124,446 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 111,460 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light inop

Fail 30 Aug 2016 111,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm note also nails in tread and stepped wear (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light inop

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,225 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 99,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,739 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 69,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,377 miles

cut in nearside tyre tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,298 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 37,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TFE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

BF54 TFE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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