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BG54 GWK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,305 mi
Last recorded129,305 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 129,305 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 129,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear axle bushes starting to split

both rear axle bushes starting to split

both rear tyres cracing in tread

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2020 129,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear axle bushes starting to split

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2019 125,572 miles

N/s/f tyre cracking in tread pattern

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 3 Aug 2019 125,570 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

N/s/f tyre cracking in tread pattern

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 19 Jul 2018 117,111 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired bleed nipple damage , not leaking at time of test. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 111,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 72,478 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,942 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,087 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 58,675 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,675 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,217 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,434 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,181 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,042 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 40,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,202 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,202 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,071 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 GWK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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