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BT54 VHW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,284 mi
Last recorded64,284 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 64,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement corroded nut and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 64,283 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement corroded nut and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 61,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired 50% missing (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nut bearing (2.4.G.1)

Power steering rack slight leak

car has engine cover can not see all compoments.

Pass 10 May 2017 58,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired 50% broken (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 55,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 May 2015 52,245 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 48,844 miles

Both front top suspension nuts rusting

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 May 2013 44,617 miles

Both front top mountings rusting from water in top bearing

Pass 9 May 2012 41,474 miles

nearside rear pannel damage

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside front top shocker top corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 38,707 miles

both front and near side rear tyres cracking

dampness around steering rack area

scuff to rear bumper

Fail 21 May 2011 38,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front and near side rear tyres cracking

dampness around steering rack area

off side wiper slightly smearing

scuff to rear bumper

Fail 15 May 2010 34,565 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 34,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 29,147 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 29,147 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,497 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 VHW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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