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BG54 DSE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,293 mi
Last recorded173,293 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 DSE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 173,293 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 161,152 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 161,130 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 148,787 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Brake needs attention

Pass 5 Dec 2015 134,295 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 119,255 miles

Exhaust fowling body stiffner

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 118,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust fowling body stiffner

Fail 14 Dec 2013 103,522 miles

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

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

Repairs to rear silencer bracket

centre stop lamp inoperative

offside front tyre is slightly deteriorated on the inner sidewall.(cut/cracked)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 103,522 miles

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

Repairs to rear silencer bracket

centre stop lamp inoperative

offside front tyre is slightly deteriorated on the inner sidewall.(cut/cracked)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 87,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2011 72,116 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 72,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,176 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 63,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,167 miles

advise offside front seat tilt not working

advise, nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted .

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,440 miles

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

water pump appears to be leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2007 37,954 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 37,954 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BG54 DSE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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