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BN54 BAA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

125,734 mi
Last recorded125,734 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 BAA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 125,734 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested unable to check oil level.bottom half of dipstick missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 116,586 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 116,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,069 miles

Offside Front suspension leg damp

Offside Rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

PAS pipes have surface corrosion

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes have play

Fail 24 Aug 2016 110,067 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension leg damp

Offside Rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

PAS pipes have surface corrosion

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes have play

Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,137 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 105,137 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 100,775 miles

o/s/f shock damp

Fail 9 Sep 2014 100,766 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s/f shock damp

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,170 miles

offside front shock absorber and top mount is slightly noisy

offside front shock absorber has a fluid leak and damping slightly reduced

Fail 12 Sep 2013 96,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

offside front shock absorber and top mount is slightly noisy

offside front shock absorber has a fluid leak and damping slightly reduced

Pass 13 Sep 2012 91,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2012 91,079 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

reversing lamp illuminates when out of reverse gear. The lamp flickers which suggests are wiring fault. Defect should be rectified

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,951 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 82,764 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 77,701 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 68,119 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 68,119 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 40,475 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 40,475 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,294 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 39,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear wipers poor

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 BAA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BN54 BAA, 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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BN54 BAA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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