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BG54 XNV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

103,528 mi
Last recorded103,528 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 103,528 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

axle bushes worn

sills, under body corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 103,521 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

axle bushes worn

sills, under body corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 101,906 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

All 4 tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Dog bone mount ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not weakened

Fail 1 Aug 2024 101,901 miles

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

All 4 coil springs corroded

All 4 tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Dog bone mount ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear axle corroded but not weakened

Pass 12 Jul 2023 97,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 97,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 95,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 93,670 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 93,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 91,426 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 91,426 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 89,158 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,759 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,484 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,369 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 82,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 80,336 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,757 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 77,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 65,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,038 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked / perished

Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,134 miles

nearside front & rear wheel archs scraped & damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2011 34,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front & rear wheel archs scraped & damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,839 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 18,839 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 16,840 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 11,834 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 7,623 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 XNV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 XNV, 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 XNV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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