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BN54 BYW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,645 mi
Last recorded90,645 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2020 90,645 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury n/s/f bumper damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operation of stop light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner wall cut

overheated while testing

Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,145 miles

Front Discs corroded

Gearbox mounting defective Slight deterioration ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 83,145 miles

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

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

Front Discs corroded

Gearbox mounting defective Slight deterioration ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,524 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 77,524 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,517 miles

front offside shock absorber strut dust cover/gaiter split

Fail 19 Sep 2016 68,517 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front offside shock absorber strut dust cover/gaiter split

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,265 miles

Nearside Front damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,657 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,691 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,172 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,305 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 BYW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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