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BT54 SSX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,837 mi
Last recorded124,837 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 SSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 124,837 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 124,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,993 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 96,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osr tyre tread cracked

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,652 miles

n/s/r wheel slight buckle

Fail 16 Dec 2015 90,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r brake snatching (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r wheel slight buckle

Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,316 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 76,827 miles

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

nearside rear tyre feathered / out of shape

Fail 14 Dec 2013 76,822 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre feathered / out of shape

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,230 miles

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

power steering belt fraying

Fail 15 Dec 2011 61,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering belt fraying

Pass 14 Dec 2010

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,466 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 38,466 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,746 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 SSX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SSX, 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 SSX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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