MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake flexible hose insecure
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering hose insecure
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel pipes corroded
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracking/delaminated (0.1 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases has major leak at rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracking/delaminated (0.1 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear engine mounting bush starting to separate
slight engine oil leak
slight exhaust leak
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
slight engine oil leak
slight exhaust leak
Rear engine mounting bush starting to separate
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along side heat shield (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working blocked (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHING OF TYRE TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted OK (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres cracking and perished in tread
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres cracking and perished in tread
Centre interior mirror has limited view to the rear
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front wiper blades split
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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BT54 VDF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 VDF, 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 VDF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 December 2004.
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