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BT54 SVX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

96,695 mi
Last recorded96,695 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 SVX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 96,695 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 96,229 miles

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

general underbody components corroded

o/s/r shock absorber heavily corroded+dust cover missing

rear axle bushes perished

slight corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 29 Jul 2022 96,229 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

general underbody components corroded

o/s/r shock absorber heavily corroded+dust cover missing

rear axle bushes perished

slight corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 3 Aug 2021 95,495 miles

exhaust center+flexi sections poor condition

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f+both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r shock absorber corroded+dust cover missing

underbody components corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 95,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust center+flexi sections poor condition

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f+both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r shock absorber corroded+dust cover missing

underbody components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 94,770 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 94,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,597 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

exhaust middle+rear section corroded

exhaust rear silencer internal baffle loose/noisy

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 93,597 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 coil springs corroded

aux belt badly cracked

exhaust middle+rear section corroded

exhaust rear silencer internal baffle loose/noisy

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm+punctured

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm+cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2018 92,123 miles

all coil springs corroded

aux belt cracked

both rear bump stops seperated

both rear tyres worn to 3mm+cracked

exhaust noisy (baffles)

underbody components corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 92,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

all coil springs corroded

aux belt cracked

both rear bump stops seperated

both rear tyres worn to 3mm+cracked

exhaust noisy (baffles)

underbody components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,099 miles

child n/s/r (limited belt check)

rear flasher bulbs faded

slight buckle o/s/r wheel

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2017 90,099 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

child n/s/r (limited belt check)

no oil showing on dipstick

rear flasher bulbs faded

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight buckle o/s/r wheel

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2016 87,932 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 87,932 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 87,889 miles

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

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

both front brAKE pipes starting to corrode

exhaust blow

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 23 Sep 2014 77,371 miles

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on egdes

Fail 17 Sep 2014 76,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front & rear rigid brake pipes surface corrosion

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on egdes

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,011 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 72,011 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,251 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 65,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,185 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 44,185 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 36,759 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,848 miles

spare wheel fitted to n/s rear.

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 SVX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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