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BN54 BYD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,551 mi
Last recorded84,551 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 BYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 84,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 84,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,948 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,752 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner inner arch trim damaged.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2019 64,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,128 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Upper rear exhaust heatshield adrift

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

Fail 22 Sep 2017 60,098 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Upper rear exhaust heatshield adrift

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

coolant leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 53,693 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 53,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose loose and not adequately secured

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 44,888 miles

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,176 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 31,804 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 31,804 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,955 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,367 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,598 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,134 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 4,308 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 BYD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

BN54 BYD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is BN54 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 BYD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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