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BL54 FZX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,224 mi
Last recorded165,224 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FZX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 165,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 165,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high ns (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 156,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 146,303 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 136,567 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 128,763 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 128,763 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 122,270 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 122,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 108,070 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 68,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,120 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,648 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 40,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FZX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL54 FZX, 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 BL54 FZX registered?

BL54 FZX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is BL54 FZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 FZX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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