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BK54 XZW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,865 mi
Last recorded126,865 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 XZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 126,865 miles

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

Rear Axle repaired (welding)

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 126,802 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle excessively corroded, holed

Pass 26 Mar 2024 123,798 miles

Nearside 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 20 Mar 2023 120,133 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 120,133 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 115,998 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 115,985 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 111,192 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,101 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,256 miles

Front suspension noisy

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,966 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 73,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 68,180 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,353 miles

Exhaust rear heatshield adrift & is resting aginst tailpipe.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,381 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 60,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,909 miles

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

Rear number plate backing starting to deteriorate.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,297 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,774 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,774 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,463 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 XZW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZW, 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 XZW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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