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BT54 VBB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,302 mi
Last recorded77,302 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 77,302 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 76,411 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 76,272 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,075 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,818 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,518 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,355 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,290 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,083 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,940 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,583 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,788 miles

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

centre stoplight inop

Fail 20 Jul 2012 30,788 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

centre stoplight inop

Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,056 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 16,774 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,467 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 13,390 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 10,908 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 VBB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

BT54 VBB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is BT54 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 VBB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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