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BL54 RPV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,598 mi
Last recorded143,598 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RPV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 143,598 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light not working

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

power steering pipe corroded and mounting bracket broken at front

Fail 2 Jun 2016 143,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to front of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light not working

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside handbrake low effort

oil leak

power steering pipe corroded and mounting bracket broken at front

Pass 29 May 2015 131,432 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 117,785 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 117,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2013 101,511 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 101,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 75,001 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,418 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light stays on

engine management light on

previous accident damage

Fail 1 Dec 2009 48,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light stays on

engine management light on

previous accident damage

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 94,529 miles

Oil leak on gear box from offside drive shaft seal.

Fail 16 Dec 2008 94,529 miles

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

Oil leak on gear box from offside drive shaft seal.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 72,173 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 72,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 RPV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

BL54 RPV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 December 2004.

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