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BT54 FBC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,091 mi
Last recorded74,091 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 FBC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 74,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 71,726 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 71,726 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,960 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 69,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,793 miles

n/s /rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,022 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 60,984 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,665 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 57,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,545 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 50,693 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 47,044 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 47,044 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,881 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,618 miles

Power steering fluid on minimum

Fail 27 Nov 2014 40,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,437 miles

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2013 37,437 miles

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

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,355 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre wall scuffed nearside rear

Pass 1 Dec 2011 30,274 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 27,099 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,557 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,429 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 12,285 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 FBC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FBC, 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 FBC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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The MOT history for BT54 FBC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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