MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
inner sills corroded-exhaust has minor leak-all coil springs corroded-front sub frame corroded-both front suspension arms corroded-inner steering arms have slight play-both front track rod ends have slight play
o/s/f anti roll bar link boot deteriorated-o/s/r brake slightly binding-rear axle bushes have slight play-ball joint boots deteriorated-fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
inner sills corroded-exhaust has minor leak-all coil springs corroded-front sub frame corroded-both front suspension arms corroded-inner steering arms have slight play-both front track rod ends have slight play
o/s/f anti roll bar link boot deteriorated-o/s/r brake slightly binding-rear axle bushes have slight play-ball joint boots deteriorated-fuel pipes corroded
Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
underside corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
fuel pipes corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
Rear brakes just in balance
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working x 1 (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
Rear brakes just in balance
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust clamp corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear 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 excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
exhaust clamp corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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BN54 BFU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 BFU, 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 BFU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 September 2004.
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