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BT54 XBO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,343 mi
Last recorded125,343 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,343 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 118,842 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 112,982 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 112,980 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 109,494 miles

brake pipe to o/s front flexy getting corroded . o/s front shocker damp

Fail 17 Dec 2018 109,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

brake pipe to o/s front flexy getting corroded . o/s front shocker damp

Pass 8 Jan 2018 109,309 miles

eml light on . n/s front to rear brake pipe getting corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 109,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

eml light on . n/s front to rear brake pipe getting corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,084 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 101,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play rear axle bushes (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 101,163 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play rear axle bushes (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,205 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 92,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,879 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,689 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,188 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,277 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,034 miles

O/S/R TYRE LOW--N/S/R TYRE LOW

Fail 4 Nov 2009 45,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

O/S/R TYRE LOW--N/S/R TYRE LOW

Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,727 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 39,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,590 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 XBO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

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

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