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BN54 FND

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,603 mi
Last recorded130,603 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 FND
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 130,603 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 130,603 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 124,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 121,288 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 115,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 115,440 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both sides (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,433 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,201 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall not to cords

rear exhaust box leaking advise replacement exhaust asap......

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,539 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 86,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated

Off side rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2011 79,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 79,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,236 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,237 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,125 miles

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

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 FND is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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