MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake pipes greased
brake pipes greased
slight scoring to both front brake discs
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
slight scoring to both front brake discs
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
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
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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