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BG54 UHW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,827 mi
Last recorded93,827 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 93,827 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 89,232 miles

Coolant leak Tank ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracks (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,751 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 85,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 82,684 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank cap ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,694 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 80,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,396 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 77,574 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,771 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 74,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,677 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 50,440 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 50,440 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 41,907 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 34,472 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,578 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,491 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,757 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,775 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 18,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,651 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 UHW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 UHW, 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 UHW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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