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BN54 XAG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,380 mi
Last recorded119,380 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear reverse light inoperative

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion showing rear underside+axle and front subframe etc

n/s front tyre wearing slightly on edge

rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2020 118,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion showing rear underside+axle and front subframe etc

n/s front tyre wearing slightly on edge

rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,243 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 117,243 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 115,293 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 113,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded both rears at lower (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion starting at both rear inner sills

Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,667 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 111,665 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 106,741 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 106,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,893 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,556 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 74,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,965 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,238 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,238 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,302 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 50,302 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,906 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 35,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,555 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 26,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XAG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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