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BG54 XXM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

100,587 mi
Last recorded100,587 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 XXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,587 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 100,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,530 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 87,160 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 78,702 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 78,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,008 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 75,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 70,582 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 70,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,681 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,525 miles

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

o/s jet aimed slightly high

Fail 12 Aug 2015 65,525 miles

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

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

o/s jet aimed slightly high

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,007 miles

all tyres starting to crack up

Fail 6 Aug 2014 64,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres starting to crack up

Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,450 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 62,450 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,829 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 59,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,611 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,611 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,999 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,771 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 39,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,990 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 XXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

BG54 XXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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