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BG54 KZB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,132 mi
Last recorded132,132 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KZB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 132,132 miles

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

Front sub frame getting corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and getting perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

Nearside Front wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 132,132 miles

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

Front sub frame getting corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and getting perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

Nearside Front wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 128,618 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 125,942 miles

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

brake pipes slight corrosion o/s and n/s front to rear

Fail 22 Oct 2020 125,942 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes slight corrosion o/s and n/s front to rear

Pass 13 Apr 2019 119,402 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 119,402 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working bulbs blown (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 104,127 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,618 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,698 miles

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

Oil leak on gearbox

Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,698 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak on gearbox

Fail 27 Feb 2015 74,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 63,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,947 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,034 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspect NSF tyre punctured, pressure in tyre down, but no obvious nails etc found.

Suspect rear upper brake light out.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,667 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,412 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,288 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 40,288 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 36,436 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,436 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,789 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 32,789 miles

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

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 KZB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KZB, 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 KZB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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