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BT54 WGC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,977 mi
Last recorded118,977 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 118,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 118,972 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 111,162 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 110,958 miles

Drive shaft bearing excessively worn offside driveshaft support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements high level (4.3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front brake binding and looks over heated

Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,018 miles

nearside front tyre badly splitting on inside sidewall

offside drive shaft support bearing loose in mount

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,297 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 96,238 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,294 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 88,262 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 88,057 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted to the offside rear

Coolant leak ()

Front sub frame corroded

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

Rear center brake light not working

Fail 28 Dec 2017 88,056 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Child seat fitted to the offside rear

Coolant leak ()

Front sub frame corroded

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

Rear center brake light not working

Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,739 miles

Both rear coil spring started to corroded

Coolant leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,368 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust bracket broken (rear box)

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 76,643 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,663 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 72,493 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,045 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs are pitted

Fail 2 Dec 2011 61,045 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs are pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,970 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,868 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,347 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 WGC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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