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BN54 BWC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,989 mi
Last recorded103,989 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 BWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2020 103,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 95,396 miles

brake discs inner faces corroding

engine management light on

front tyres perishing and very low outer edges

front wheels inner rims buckled

fuel flap lock seized

n/s/r tyre badly perished and very low outer edge

o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 11 May 2018 95,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop light, bulb back to front (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by position light, bulb back to front (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split around circumference to cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake discs inner faces corroding

engine management light on

front tyres perishing and very low outer edges

front wheels inner rims buckled

fuel flap lock seized

n/s/r tyre badly perished and very low outer edge

o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 31 May 2017 85,292 miles

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Power steering fluid low

Rattle noise when dipping clutch pedal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 85,283 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights (1.1.A.3f)

Central Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Power steering fluid low

Rattle noise when dipping clutch pedal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 78,039 miles

EML on

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,552 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,661 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,004 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,162 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 42,162 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 35,259 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,259 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,315 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,374 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,598 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 22,598 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,148 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 BWC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BWC, 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 BWC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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