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BT54 SXW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,590 mi
Last recorded137,590 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 SXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 137,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Jun 2023 135,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 133,098 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 131,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 129,603 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 126,988 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 123,568 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 121,874 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 116,284 miles

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 27 May 2016 116,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 27 May 2015 109,397 miles

Engine light on

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

Pass 28 May 2014 103,610 miles

damage to front number plate

Pass 17 May 2013 96,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2013 96,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 85,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 May 2012 85,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 72,489 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 72,487 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 60,331 miles

hub caps fitted at time of test

Fail 21 May 2010 60,324 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

hub caps fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2009 46,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2008 32,098 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 28,203 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 SXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXW, 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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What year was BT54 SXW registered?

BT54 SXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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The MOT history for BT54 SXW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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