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BT54 VFG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,316 mi
Last recorded88,316 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 88,316 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 81,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,803 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 69,210 miles

nearside rear axle bush slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,452 miles

offside and nearside rear axle bushes worn slightly.

Fail 19 Oct 2021 63,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside rear axle bushes worn slightly.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 58,199 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 58,198 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge and valve (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 54,564 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge and valve (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 50,787 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 50,787 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,746 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,756 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,515 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,744 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 31,744 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 27,775 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,600 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 24,599 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,075 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 22,075 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 17,690 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,406 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 11,054 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 VFG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 VFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT54 VFG registered?

BT54 VFG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is BT54 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 VFG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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