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BG54 LFR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,210 mi
Last recorded76,210 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 76,210 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 73,509 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,028 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 56,495 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,227 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,715 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 44,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 43,321 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,823 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 36,829 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 36,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 33,937 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 31,027 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 27,659 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 27,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

near side front tyre has side wall damage but no cord or wire is showing.

near side rear and off side rear tyres are cracking up on the tread but no cord or wires are showing.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,338 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,947 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 15,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 15,024 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 LFR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

BG54 LFR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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