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BG54 DLJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,181 mi
Last recorded57,181 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 DLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,431 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 50,431 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door trim missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror casing broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,016 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,291 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 39,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 34,385 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,429 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 24,343 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Sep 2013 24,343 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,178 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,576 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 16,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front wiper blade judders

Pass 5 Sep 2009 12,944 miles

N/S REAR TYRE-WALL CUT BADLY. Thanx.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 7,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2007 4,265 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 DLJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG54 DLJ, 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 BG54 DLJ registered?

BG54 DLJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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