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BN54 RSZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,021 mi
Last recorded83,021 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,021 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Front Side mirror housing has missing cover, and it is insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear road wheel some distortion

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2019 82,671 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged housing damaged loose and mirror glass missing ()

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

Nearside Rear road wheel some distortion

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,466 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wall damage ()

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 May 2018 73,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wall damage ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,670 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 64,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 52,934 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,910 miles

both front tyres close to the limit

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,834 miles

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,945 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 16 Aug 2013 37,945 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 1 Sep 2012 34,334 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2012 34,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,914 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,252 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,840 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,213 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 16,203 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 12,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 12,488 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 RSZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

BN54 RSZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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