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BN54 WZU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,781 mi
Last recorded120,781 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 120,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner side wall (no cords)

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

Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 120,755 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner side wall (no cords)

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

Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 116,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 113,050 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 113,019 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle: Offside mounting bush bolt is shorter than standard, and the locking device on the nut is ineffective.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts, and nearside rear, cracking on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 109,041 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Rear brakes increase and decrease in efforts at different rates. (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside parking brake achieving only 7% of total requirement. Less than half the effort created by the offside. (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of offside sill and return, also heavy distortion caused by incorrect jacking. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front anti roll bar link lower gaiter has a small split.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% imbalance recorded. Nearside lower effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle: Offside mounting bush bolt is shorter than standard, and the locking device on the nut is ineffective.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts, and nearside rear, cracking on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, rear sections of front to rear pipes, at hose joints. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wiper smearing screen slightly.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing bald. (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front, and both at rear on body, at hose attachment. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing bald. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking, no plies visible during this inspection.

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear axle main mounting bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 89,647 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front, and both at rear on body, at hose attachment. (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure Nearside front ABS sensor wiring. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing bald. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Incorrectly fitted bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing bald. (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking, no plies visible during this inspection.

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear axle main mounting bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,099 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,443 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 70,443 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,642 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 55,558 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,558 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,842 miles

slight scoring to both front brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2012 42,321 miles

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

slight perishing to offside rear tyre

slight scoring to both front brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2011 37,190 miles

slight scoring to both front brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2010 31,640 miles

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

slight scoring to both front brake discs

Fail 7 Dec 2010 31,640 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight scoring to both front brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,047 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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 WZU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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