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BN54 ASX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

109,601 mi
Last recorded109,601 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 ASX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 109,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml is illuminated

steering rack has misting of oil but no signs of obvious leak

Pass 10 Feb 2016 91,026 miles

steering rack has misting of oil but no signs of obvious leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 91,026 miles

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

steering rack has misting of oil but no signs of obvious leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,311 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,394 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2014 65,364 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

both rear tyres perished

engine light on

running rought

Fail 25 Mar 2013 57,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet catch stiff

n/s h/lamp poor pattern

n/s screenwash misaligned

n/s/r tyre perished/splitting/van type

o/s/f driveshaft support bearing wear/play

o/s/f steering pipe insecure

prior repairs/overspray,appears to have been parked up long term,refer also prior fail/advise 837361153078

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,525 miles

bonnet catch stiff

n/s h/lamp poor pattern

n/s screenwash misaligned

n/s/r tyre perished/splitting/van type

o/s/f driveshaft support bearing wear/play

o/s/f steering pipe insecure

prior repairs/overspray,appears to have been parked up long term,refer also prior fail/advise 837361153078

Fail 20 Feb 2013 57,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s h/lamp poor pattern

n/s screenwash misaligned

n/s/r tyre perished/commercial van type

o/s/f power steering pipe insecure

prior repairs/overspray,appears to have been parked up long term

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,801 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 52,739 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 45,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 45,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front seats not tipping

Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,515 miles

front seats not tipping

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2008 40,263 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,263 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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BN54 ASX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BN54 ASX, 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 BN54 ASX registered?

BN54 ASX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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