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BG54 DKY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,691 mi
Last recorded107,691 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 DKY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 107,691 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 101,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 101,211 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,120 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 98,120 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,988 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

the center rear high level stop lamp is not working

the drivers front mirror glass is slightly damaged

the front pipe flexy is in poor condition

the heat shield of the vehicle is sat on the rear silencer

the nsf tyre is perrished dot code 2007

the nsr tyre is perrished in the tread area

time of test centre rear seat belt has been fully removed

Fail 12 Apr 2014 84,977 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

the center rear high level stop lamp is not working

the drivers front mirror glass is slightly damaged

the front pipe flexy is in poor condition

the heat shield of the vehicle is sat on the rear silencer

the nsf tyre is perrished dot code 2007

the nsr tyre is perrished in the tread area

Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,405 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades starting to lose effectiveness

Fail 1 Mar 2013 77,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades starting to lose effectiveness

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,275 miles

offside front tyre badly perrished

Fail 27 Jan 2012 69,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

offside front seat folding mechanism faulty

powersteering fluid level below minimum

Pass 12 Nov 2010 63,760 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,498 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,561 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

power steering rack damp with oil (suspect leaking from seal)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 18,620 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

power steering rack damp with oil (suspect leaking from seal)

substantial difference from rear brake readings indicating that the rear braking system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 10 May 2007 15,451 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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BG54 DKY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,242cc 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 BG54 DKY, 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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BG54 DKY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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