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BF54 VPE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,842 mi
Last recorded157,842 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 157,842 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 157,842 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 155,843 miles

Exhaust support mounting broken but system is still secure

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Mar 2019 155,831 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Shoulder / edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust support mounting broken but system is still secure

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 152,999 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 152,998 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn Innner (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 150,386 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 146,339 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 132,926 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 132,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 116,721 miles

replace wiper blades

Fail 16 Aug 2012 98,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 98,037 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,152 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 64,367 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 64,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,329 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,393 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 VPE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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