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BL54 UCC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,055 mi
Last recorded96,055 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UCC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 96,055 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bonnet catch defective but operational

brake pipes have corrosion

drivers seat will not retract forward

engine light on

Fail 18 Oct 2017 88,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating 50kgf (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

bonnet catch defective but operational

brake pipes have corrosion

drivers seat will not retract forward

engine light on

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyres Starting to Crack

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 70,083 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyres Starting to Crack

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,711 miles

Both front discs dis-coloured

Both front tyres worn uneven

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

High level stop light inop

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 60,711 miles

Both front discs dis-coloured

Both front tyres worn uneven

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

High level stop light inop

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,274 miles

Centre stop light not working

Engine management light is on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 45,171 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Centre stop light not working

Engine management light is on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,429 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,419 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 32,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both front tyres crackind and spiting on tyre tread inside and out side edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,636 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,913 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,722 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,819 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 18,091 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,288 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 UCC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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