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BT54 MVO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,124 mi
Last recorded148,124 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 MVO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 148,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

unable to access rear seat belts due to both front seats not tilting

Fail 29 Dec 2016 148,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

unable to access rear seat belts due to both front seats not tilting

Pass 22 Dec 2015 137,392 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 137,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 126,092 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 126,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 114,786 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 103,581 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 103,581 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 93,072 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 69,462 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,578 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,864 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 MVO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVO, 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 MVO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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