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BF54 VNU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

59,001 mi
Last recorded59,001 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 59,001 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,021 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 58,021 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,481 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 57,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,882 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 56,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,401 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 56,401 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,307 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 55,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 54,206 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 54,206 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working

Fail 14 Jan 2016 50,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 45,936 miles

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

center Stop lamp not working

Fail 3 Dec 2014 45,936 miles

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

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

center Stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,759 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,074 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 32,938 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air leak ? top engine

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,938 miles

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

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

air leak ? top engine

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,150 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,928 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,835 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 10,282 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 VNU 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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

BF54 VNU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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