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BG54 UMF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,477 mi
Last recorded104,477 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,477 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,296 miles

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

engine management light staying on

Fail 16 Oct 2017 99,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 95,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light staying on

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2016 95,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light staying on

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2015 92,928 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 92,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,058 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 91,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,621 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 88,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

hilevel stoplight inoperative

Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,265 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 86,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 80,085 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 71,058 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 21 Oct 2010 71,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,870 miles

both front indicators starting to go white!

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outter edge!

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,687 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 37,072 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 UMF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

BG54 UMF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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