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BT54 WDC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,901 mi
Last recorded102,901 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 102,901 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s + n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

under body/ components corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2019 102,678 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

under body/ components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 97,993 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 97,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,806 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 84,392 miles

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

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

all tyres worn low and perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,350 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 75,350 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,820 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to offside rear arch

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside wheel arch damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2012 40,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside wheel arch damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2011 25,369 miles

rear tyres are worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,178 miles

nearside rear tyre has three nails in it ,both front tyres are worn

Pass 2 Feb 2009 19,666 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,267 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread

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 WDC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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