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BG54 XVZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,412 mi
Last recorded102,412 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XVZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,412 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 99,606 miles

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

rear light clusters has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output

Fail 27 Aug 2015 99,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear light clusters has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output

Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 13 Aug 2014 84,861 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

hazard switch faulty but working at time of test

non standard coil springs fitted

sticker in top of windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,777 miles

front body damage

modified coil springs fitted

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and nailed

Fail 29 Jun 2012 65,754 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front body damage

modified coil springs fitted

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and nailed

Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,336 miles

o/s/f tyre below limit inner edge and cuts in tread

Fail 29 Jun 2011 60,195 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

damage bonnet and bumper and grill missing

Pass 3 Jul 2010 55,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accident damage to front

steering rack damp around pinion

Fail 2 Jul 2010 55,590 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

accident damage to front

steering rack damp around pinion

Pass 4 Jul 2009 50,526 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/r wheel rim slight damage iiner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,615 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 46,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 XVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

BG54 XVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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