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BT54 VJY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,396 mi
Last recorded58,396 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 VJY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 38,806 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 38,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,111 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 33,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 28,300 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 28,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,335 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 22,631 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 22,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,723 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,643 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 VJY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

BT54 VJY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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