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BG54 XNX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,989 mi
Last recorded97,989 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 97,989 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Fail 15 Oct 2025 97,989 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 28 Oct 2024 93,271 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join/clamp slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Fail 17 Oct 2024 93,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall bulge (195/50R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join/clamp slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,651 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,686 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

suspension componants corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,677 miles

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

areas of underbody corroded

exhaust rear box corroded

suspension componants corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 80,677 miles

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

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

areas of underbody corroded

exhaust rear box corroded

suspension componants corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,204 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 79,203 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 77,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 77,435 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,368 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,769 miles

both rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

Fail 26 Apr 2016 72,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2014 67,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes pitted

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,921 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 60,921 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,725 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 47,601 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,601 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,097 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,236 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,355 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 XNX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XNX, 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 XNX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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