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BT54 XBM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,798 mi
Last recorded138,798 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 138,798 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 137,393 miles

Coolant leak From under coolant bottle ()

Gearbox lower bushing split

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2022 136,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dog bone mount split

spare wheel well has corrosion (surface)

Pass 6 Jul 2021 134,252 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

both rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack shaft end play

Fail 5 Jul 2021 134,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster doesnt work (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn inside edge

both rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack shaft end play

Pass 7 Jul 2020 131,609 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 131,609 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction misfiring when cold (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox joint blowing /noisy (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak causes= tick over too high (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating when braking (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid broken at rear (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 128,678 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s rear axle bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 128,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s rear axle bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 124,505 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 124,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 119,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,360 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 114,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,069 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 107,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,074 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2013 92,193 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 92,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 80,972 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 67,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,068 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2008 35,779 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,284 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 35,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,742 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)

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 XBM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 XBM, 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 XBM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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