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BG54 FUA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,211 mi
Last recorded98,211 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 FUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 98,211 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,168 miles

Alternator noisey

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

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

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

no history off timeing belt

Fail 26 Apr 2018 97,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Alternator noisey

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

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

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

no history off timeing belt

Pass 5 May 2017 93,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

front wiper wear indicators yellow

radiator damaged

rear brakes squeeking (adv inspection)

slight fluctuation front brakes when tested on RBT

timing belt history??

Fail 5 May 2017 93,488 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside and offside, front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

front wiper wear indicators yellow

radiator damaged

rear brakes squeeking (adv inspection)

slight fluctuation front brakes when tested on RBT

timing belt history??

Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge worn & tyre deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 87,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright, bulb fitted incorrectly (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge worn & tyre deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 81,948 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 81,948 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 76,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

offside rear rear tyre deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shiled slightly insecure

Pass 14 May 2014 76,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

offside rear rear tyre deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shiled slightly insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,203 miles

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

high level stop light not working

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,722 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,248 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r bumper has slight damage

Fail 8 Sep 2011 55,248 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r bumper has slight damage

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,328 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,664 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 40,661 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 32,285 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,419 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 FUA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FUA, 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 FUA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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