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BT54 JDF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,219 mi
Last recorded94,219 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 JDF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 94,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 94,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,916 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 81,911 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 78,401 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 71,733 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs and pads are close to limit

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to hand brake lever handle

damage to nearside rear light cluster

offside front fog light lens broken

slight damage to rear number plate

Fail 17 Nov 2009 58,594 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to hand brake lever handle

damage to nearside rear light cluster

offside front fog light lens broken

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,663 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / FRONT FLEXI SECTION BECOMING WEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / BECOMING DISCOLOURED

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS BROKEN / HOLED AT LOWER / BOTTOM SECTION OF LENS / NO WHITE LIGHT TO REAR

NO BULB IN NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP

NOISE ON ENGINE / POSS WATER PUMP ??????????? ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION AND RECTIFY

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN / LENS SMASHED / BULB HANGING OUT

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING PLASTIC PANEL LOOSE CATCHING ON TYRE AFTER FULL LOCKS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TWO NAILS IN TREAD / ONE NOT REPAIRABLE CLOSE TO EDGE OF TREAD / SIDE WALL 185 / 50 / 15 V ADVISE TO REPLACE

SIGNS OF CV GREASE ON NEARSIDE CV GAITER / POSS PIN HOLED

SIGNS OF FRONT END DAMAGE TO VECHILE / OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER SECTION / IE BUMPER SUPPORT BADLY DAMAGED / RADIATOR LOOSE / LOWER SUPPORT SECTION DAMAGED

WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION ADVISE TO REPLACE

Fail 16 Dec 2008 48,663 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / FRONT FLEXI SECTION BECOMING WEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / BECOMING DISCOLOURED

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS BROKEN / HOLED AT LOWER / BOTTOM SECTION OF LENS / NO WHITE LIGHT TO REAR

NO BULB IN NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP

NOISE ON ENGINE / POSS WATER PUMP ??????????? ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION AND RECTIFY

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN / LENS SMASHED / BULB HANGING OUT

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING PLASTIC PANEL LOOSE CATCHING ON TYRE AFTER FULL LOCKS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TWO NAILS IN TREAD / ONE NOT REPAIRABLE CLOSE TO EDGE OF TREAD / SIDE WALL 185 / 50 / 15 V ADVISE TO REPLACE

SIGNS OF CV GREASE ON NEARSIDE CV GAITER / POSS PIN HOLED

SIGNS OF FRONT END DAMAGE TO VECHILE / OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER SECTION / IE BUMPER SUPPORT BADLY DAMAGED / RADIATOR LOOSE / LOWER SUPPORT SECTION DAMAGED

WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,412 miles

BOTH FRONT SEATS TILT MECHANSIM BROKEN

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 JDF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

BT54 JDF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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