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BN54 BYG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,782 mi
Last recorded44,782 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 BYG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 44,782 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 44,251 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 44,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 43,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 43,281 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,663 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,176 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 41,828 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 41,826 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 40,108 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,674 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 38,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 36,900 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and out of shape. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 32,631 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 32,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,149 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,504 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 27,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 22,987 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,476 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,158 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,697 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 BYG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 BYG registered?

BN54 BYG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BN54 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 BYG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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