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BT54 WLW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,468 mi
Last recorded140,468 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 140,468 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Rear light unit has small damage.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,803 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexible section is deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear plastic shock absorber cover is poor condition.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear plastic shock absorber cover is poor condition.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine has slight coolant weapage.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 133,484 miles

Central Front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Front exhaust flexible section is deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust is leaking slightly at rear silencer.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 126,295 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 118,380 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 110,497 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 103,690 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Dec 2014 103,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Dec 2013 97,160 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 91,298 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,766 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2009 59,472 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 59,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 44,752 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,600 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 WLW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WLW, 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 WLW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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