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BN54 BYB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,233 mi
Last recorded146,233 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 BYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 146,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 133,131 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 123,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 5 May 2017 112,467 miles

rear service and rear hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 4 May 2016 105,362 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 98,708 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 89,715 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 89,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 79,325 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 79,318 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 70,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Radiator insecure/housing broken.

n/s/r tyre JUST legal.

o/s/r tyre JUST legal.

Pass 9 May 2012 70,388 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Radiator insecure/housing broken.

n/s/r tyre JUST legal.

o/s/r tyre JUST legal.

Pass 23 May 2011 62,169 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 54,750 miles

coolant leak from engine.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 May 2009 47,200 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 20 May 2008 42,763 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 33,731 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 BYB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYB, 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 BYB registered?

BN54 BYB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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