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BT54 EYL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,020 mi
Last recorded140,020 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 EYL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 140,020 miles

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

engine light on, rear springs rusty. brake pipes rusty fuel pipes rusty. both rear wheels bent

Fail 13 Dec 2016 140,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

engine light on, rear springs rusty. brake pipes rusty fuel pipes rusty. both rear wheels bent

Pass 11 Dec 2015 127,749 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 127,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 115,063 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r brake pipe (to flexy) slightly corroded

o/s/f (drivers) seat tilt inop

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 106,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 95,205 miles

Inner faces of front discs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,910 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK WORN

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,478 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,174 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,949 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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BT54 EYL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT54 EYL, 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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BT54 EYL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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