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BN54 XAY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,818 mi
Last recorded79,818 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 XAY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 79,818 miles

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

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

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 76,743 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 74,915 miles

Inner surface of offside front brake disc corroded

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 74,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Inner surface of offside front brake disc corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,769 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,164 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 71,158 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short link (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,888 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 65,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 62,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front fog lamp insecure

small crack in front number plate

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,868 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,174 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 59,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,076 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 54,076 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,768 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 46,768 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,667 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 39,667 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,026 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,007 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,285 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 30,285 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 XAY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

BN54 XAY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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