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BK54 ZLU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,534 mi
Last recorded99,534 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 99,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 98,310 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 97,060 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 95,415 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,025 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 92,021 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded around ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 89,158 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded around ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,352 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 87,345 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,482 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 85,473 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ubcc/exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,067 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 78,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 71,903 miles

Offside Front mirror cracked

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 66,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 59,990 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 53,916 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,283 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,748 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 41,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 36,979 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,661 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 30,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,321 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 ZLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZLU, 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 BK54 ZLU registered?

BK54 ZLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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