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BT54 VHH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,469 mi
Last recorded91,469 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VHH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 91,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,513 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,239 miles

offside front sill creased

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 64,801 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,724 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,556 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,924 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 38,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear imbalance 30%

Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,069 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 29,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 71,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre screw in tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,123 miles

n/s/r tyre screw in tyre

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 VHH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

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

Is BT54 VHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 VHH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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