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BG54 OBZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,665 mi
Last recorded131,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 OBZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 131,665 miles

both rear shock absorbers top dust gard insecure

high leval stop light ?? inopp.

long not deep splits on outer side wall of n/s/f tyre

n/s/r bumper/wing & n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2020 131,665 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers top dust gard insecure

high leval stop light ?? inopp.

long not deep splits on outer side wall of n/s/f tyre

n/s/r bumper/wing & n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2019 125,893 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 121,185 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,701 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 109,334 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,052 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 86,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,615 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 78,612 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,046 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,220 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,932 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 43,932 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 33,387 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,834 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 31,843 miles

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

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

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 OBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

BG54 OBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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