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BG54 URC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,255 mi
Last recorded149,255 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 URC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 149,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

drivers seat doesn't fold forward

Pass 5 Feb 2020 145,752 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 145,727 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (high co content ) (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding ( binding ) (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 131,268 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 112,539 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 112,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 91,121 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1-2000 miles (4.1.E.1)

front indicators slightly discoloured

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,965 miles

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre stop lamp disconected

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing worn slightly

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2015 71,965 miles

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre stop lamp disconected

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing worn slightly

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2014 61,904 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 61,904 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 56,722 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,792 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 47,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,727 miles

Washer jets need resetting to screen

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,078 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,081 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 16,081 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,265 miles

slight damage ton/s/f tyreouter wall

Pass 12 Nov 2007 12,321 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 URC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URC, 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 URC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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