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BG54 DRZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,705 mi
Last recorded91,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 91,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 91,705 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,513 miles

Slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 29 Jul 2017 64,355 miles

Slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 30 Jul 2016 51,372 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 51,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 45,270 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,342 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,198 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 38,181 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 35,610 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

high viz brake light not working

slight side wall damage to near side front tyre

wipers poor

both rear tyres very heavly cracking 175/65r14

Pass 19 Nov 2011 27,691 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking 175 65r14

wiper blades smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,515 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,400 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,703 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 13,754 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 DRZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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