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BG54 DRX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,050 mi
Last recorded134,050 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 DRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 134,050 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 133,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding 48kg/f (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted calliper retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 126,064 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 122,336 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 117,846 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 117,763 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 109,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 100,908 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 93,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,841 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 84,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front door check strap loose at mounting

Offside front seat belt slow to return

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to check centre rear seat belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Nov 2012 83,970 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front door check strap loose at mounting

Offside front seat belt slow to return

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to check centre rear seat belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,097 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 75,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 69,293 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 69,293 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,484 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,779 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 54,779 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 47,172 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 DRX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

BG54 DRX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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