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BG54 HBD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,435 mi
Last recorded120,435 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 HBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 120,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,518 miles

Coil spring corroded all road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 107,518 miles

Coil spring corroded all road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,213 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 93,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,616 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,075 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,325 miles

front exhaust brackit brocken

Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,325 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust brackit brocken

Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,517 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,605 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 41,805 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,761 miles

Front discs are slightly worn

Front number plate has slight damage

Radiator cowling is damaged and insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2010 25,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,167 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 21,324 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,196 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 HBD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 HBD, 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 HBD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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