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BT54 XAX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,114 mi
Last recorded148,114 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 XAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2019 148,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

coolant bottle empty

reverse light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2018 134,212 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 133,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Advise coolant level low.

Advise engine auxiliary belt worn and splitting.

Advise rear axle bushes worn and splitting.

Advise reverse light inoperative.

Exhaust system corroded. flex section damaged.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 129,100 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 118,049 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 118,015 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust heatsheild poorly secured

Pass 23 Dec 2014 105,423 miles

nearside wiper ends split

Pass 4 Jan 2014 99,384 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2013 90,527 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,647 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 74,647 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,506 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 40,208 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 36,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,728 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,172 miles

body and wheels scratched

drivers seat catch broken(seat secure)

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded/pitted

rear tyres cracked

slight corrosion on exhaust

small chips in screen

travel in h/brake

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 XAX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

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

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