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BT54 EZA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,437 mi
Last recorded82,437 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 EZA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are wearing on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 82,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are wearing on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 77,677 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 68,128 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 63,939 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside Front & Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 61,623 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2022 61,611 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,006 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 60,006 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 49,615 miles

driver seat handle n/o to gain access to rear seats

slight coolant leak from thermostat housing

Fail 23 Jan 2020 49,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

driver seat handle n/o to gain access to rear seats

slight coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,445 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 36,215 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 35,050 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,257 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 32,188 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,855 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,574 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 26,084 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 24,492 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,421 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,387 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,835 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 EZA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EZA, 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 EZA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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