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BG54 FYV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,492 mi
Last recorded77,492 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 FYV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 77,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 74,715 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp dim in operation

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges, 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn smooth, recommend replacement. 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre outer side wall has damage but not deep enough to reach the cords

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2017 73,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges, 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn smooth, recommend replacement. 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre outer side wall has damage but not deep enough to reach the cords

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,569 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 59,569 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,841 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 42,932 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 42,932 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,242 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,209 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,206 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,410 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 27,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,947 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,433 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 14,433 miles

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

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 FYV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

BG54 FYV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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