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BG54 GSZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,558 mi
Last recorded106,558 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 GSZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,558 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 106,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,737 miles

Rear damage on rear

Fail 8 Nov 2017 91,737 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear damage on rear

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,036 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 79,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

vehicle has a misfire

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,797 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 65,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,274 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 15 Oct 2011 42,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs lipped

wipers poor

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,472 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,618 miles

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Fail 23 Oct 2009 31,618 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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Fail 13 Oct 2008 26,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,056 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 22,048 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 22,048 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 GSZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

BG54 GSZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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