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BT54 XAE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,662 mi
Last recorded42,662 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 XAE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 42,662 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 42,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 42,443 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 42,443 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 42,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 40,381 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 40,286 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 39,981 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 39,892 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 39,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,630 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 39,297 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,872 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,686 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 38,608 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 38,607 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,275 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,221 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,991 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 14 Dec 2009 31,368 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 31,368 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,378 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,962 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

slight white light from nearside front indicator

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 XAE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 XAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT54 XAE registered?

BT54 XAE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is BT54 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 XAE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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