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BT54 JCV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,134 mi
Last recorded115,134 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 JCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 115,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 106,750 miles

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

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

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

wipers smeary

Fail 13 Dec 2018 106,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Dec 2017 104,443 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 102,573 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 102,573 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 99,548 miles

adv rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 96,396 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 90,493 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 84,360 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,400 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 73,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wipers are split.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 73,898 miles

Wipers are split.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,750 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 61,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,639 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 54,639 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,768 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 JCV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT54 JCV, 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 BT54 JCV registered?

BT54 JCV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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