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BG54 GWA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,945 mi
Last recorded143,945 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 143,945 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 135,573 miles

Nearside Front slightly cracking on inner edge

Offside Front slightly cracking on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2016 127,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,916 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 117,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,178 miles

N/s + o/s rear shock absorber top covers insecure.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 98,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note brake pedal anti slip split

note lower gear box mout deteriorated and spliting

Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note brake pedal anti slip split

note lower gear box mout deteriorated and spliting

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,108 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,619 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,619 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,882 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,969 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 43,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,359 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 GWA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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