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BT54 MVR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,675 mi
Last recorded98,675 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 98,675 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant level on MIN

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose/corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 96,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner badly corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes. ()

Offside Front Shockboot cover has a hole in it.

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 96,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner badly corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear pipes. ()

Offside Front Shockboot cover has a hole in it.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 90,918 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 90,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,288 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 85,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 81,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,983 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)

front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 11 Dec 2014 78,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

front tyres worn on shoulders

oil on minimum

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,985 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs corroded

Gearbox stabiliser rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust heatshield detached

Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 68,110 miles

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

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

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover split

slight wear on rear axle bushes

wipers smearing the screen slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2011 68,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover split

slight wear on rear axle bushes

wipers smearing the screen slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,218 miles

front discs worn

Fail 14 Dec 2010 63,218 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,529 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 48,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 42,276 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,620 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 MVR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVR, 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 MVR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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