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BG54 KWX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,422 mi
Last recorded101,422 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 101,422 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 100,391 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 98,629 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 96,563 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 96,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 94,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 93,486 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,478 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 90,410 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,904 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 87,904 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,307 miles

Ball joint has slight play Both O/S & N/S Front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 85,307 miles

Ball joint has slight play Both O/S & N/S Front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 82,301 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,012 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,176 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 66,536 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,163 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 59,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 52,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,920 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,142 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,815 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,434 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 KWX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

BG54 KWX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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