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BT54 XCL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,350 mi
Last recorded121,350 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 121,350 miles

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

Offside Front washer jet poor effort

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 121,348 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 114,573 miles

Exhaust flexi weak

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 114,573 miles

Exhaust flexi weak

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 107,963 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 107,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 102,450 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,016 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust silencer is poor

windscreen washer switch poor

Fail 3 Jan 2017 99,015 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust silencer is poor

windscreen washer switch poor

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,279 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 88,683 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 80,796 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 71,317 miles

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

rear silencer bracket corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2013 71,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,560 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,033 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 53,033 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,417 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,191 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,719 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 XCL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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