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BF54 VSL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,513 mi
Last recorded73,513 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust has corrosion

slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2021 66,088 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust has corrosion

slight under body corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,865 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 62,864 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,806 miles

front brake judder

handbrake cable mountings deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,160 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 40,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,781 miles

Oil leak

front discs scored and have got hot

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,345 miles

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

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

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

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

advise nearside rear wheel trim damaged.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,532 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,298 miles

advise centre stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,275 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,498 miles

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

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 VSL 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 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

BF54 VSL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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