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BG54 UVZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,046 mi
Last recorded136,046 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 136,046 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 136,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 126,200 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 126,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 115,815 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 115,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both fronts. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 105,961 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2022 97,467 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 91,951 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 91,951 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 90,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Parking brake lever has less reserve travel.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,492 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen slighlty marked

Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,749 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

windscreen slighlty marked

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,506 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

front windscreen slightly marked

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,901 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 63,899 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 54,878 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,550 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 31,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,650 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,729 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 21,822 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,978 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 UVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

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

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