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BG54 FXY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,704 mi
Last recorded146,704 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 146,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

body has slight corrosion at rear towing eye

Pass 14 Oct 2024 146,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion at rear towing eye

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2024 146,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both axel beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2023 145,439 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s light corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 144,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, INSECURE.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 143,583 miles

CENTRE AND REAR, EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS , INSECURE.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 143,248 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S AND O/S SPLIT AT ENDS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 140,372 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 134,851 miles

NSF,NSR,OSR, WHEEL RIMS DISTORTED INNER FACE.

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 127,479 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s colour fadeing (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 118,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S BECOMING WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ON INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,291 miles

N/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge of tread

O/s/f tyre misshaped on inner edge of tread

Fail 25 Sep 2015 107,291 miles

N/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge of tread

O/s/f tyre misshaped on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,565 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,186 miles

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn thin

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 195 50 r15

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,398 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 57,350 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and worn on inner edge, 195 50 r15 82v

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,704 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 44,704 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,914 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 25,705 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 19,602 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 FXY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FXY, 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 FXY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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