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BL54 FZV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,303 mi
Last recorded101,303 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FZV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 101,303 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 101,303 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 91,361 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess under engine mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailering arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipe slight pitted

Fail 28 Nov 2024 91,361 miles

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

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

Rear Sound deadening material insecure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess under engine mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailering arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipe slight pitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 77,169 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe lightly pitted

Offside Front coil spring rusted

Rear both coil spring rusted

Fail 5 Dec 2023 77,169 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe lightly pitted

Offside Front coil spring rusted

Rear both coil spring rusted

Pass 23 Dec 2022 73,248 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front tyres worn uneven

Fail 6 Jan 2022 68,204 miles

Brake performance not tested boiled over on ramp (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested boiled over on ramp (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 30 Dec 2020 64,124 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,449 miles

Nearside Front plastic inner wing damaged at front

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box rear bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres low

Fail 12 Dec 2019 60,449 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front plastic inner wing damaged at front

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box rear bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres low

Pass 5 Dec 2018 55,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 55,212 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 Dec 2017 50,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OFFSIDE TO REAR HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,041 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,490 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,244 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 34,244 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 24,210 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,775 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,408 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 14,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 11,513 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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BL54 FZV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,596cc 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 BL54 FZV, 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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BL54 FZV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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