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BK54 CVU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

116,347 mi
Last recorded116,347 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 CVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 116,347 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under vehicle ,front subframe ,rear Subframe Mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 116,347 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under vehicle ,front subframe ,rear Subframe Mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 114,779 miles

Nearside Rear 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 111,160 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 110,925 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 110,916 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 109,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside head lamp aim on lower limit

Offside head lamp aim on upper limit

Fail 9 Sep 2021 109,135 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside head lamp aim on lower limit

Offside head lamp aim on upper limit

Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside head lamp aim on lower limit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside head lamp aim on upper limit

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 102,364 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside head lamp aim on lower limit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside head lamp aim on upper limit

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,256 miles

Offside Front head lamp aim on upper limit

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tailing arm nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,849 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 91,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,706 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 86,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,836 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 84,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,735 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Casing Split (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 72,729 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Casing Split (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,368 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,368 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 52,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,250 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate slightly insecure

power assisted steering rack misted with oil (resevoir fluid level on minimum)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,578 miles

front registration plate slightly insecure

offside door mirror damaged (not seriously affecting drivers view of the road)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2010 41,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front registration plate slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished and worn on outer shoulder

offside door mirror damaged (not seriously affecting drivers view of the road)

offside rear valve stem damaged/split

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,998 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 26,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 26,040 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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BK54 CVU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BK54 CVU, 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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BK54 CVU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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