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BN54 XBC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,958 mi
Last recorded110,958 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 XBC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 110,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALMOST TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALMOST TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

power steering pipes insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2025 110,957 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALMOST TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALMOST TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

power steering pipes insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2023 106,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 98,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 91,027 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 91,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,641 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slightly corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 82,570 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slightly corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,062 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2019 74,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,626 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON TYRE TREAD = SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE

Pass 21 Aug 2017 58,720 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,113 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,214 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,873 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 45,413 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,413 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 42,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,804 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,314 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 40,314 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,356 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 36,292 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 32,201 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 24,070 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 XBC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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