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BT54 OAY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,470 mi
Last recorded126,470 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OAY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 126,470 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 126,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 117,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 117,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 106,360 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Apr 2017 106,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,042 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

oil leak

slight exaust blow centre

Fail 1 Apr 2015 94,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

oil leak

slight exaust blow centre

Fail 3 Apr 2014 85,250 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,250 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 74,135 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 72,164 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 72,164 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 68,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

near side wheel trim damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,804 miles

near side wheel trim damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2010 65,605 miles

slight damage to near side front wheel rim

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,019 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,367 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 46,841 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 OAY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OAY, 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 OAY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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