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BT54 VFL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,529 mi
Last recorded124,529 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,529 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 124,527 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,804 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 107,966 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 107,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 106,560 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 106,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 103,033 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 25 Jan 2012 103,027 miles

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

Both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 11 Feb 2011 91,341 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,341 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,772 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 76,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,845 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 VFL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

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

Is BT54 VFL safe to buy?

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