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BT54 XFB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,126 mi
Last recorded97,126 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,126 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 97,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 97,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 92,995 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,271 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 87,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,335 miles

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

Nearside Front unable to move passenger seat to gain access to the rear seats

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front unable to move drivers seat forward to gain access to rear seats

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play rear axle bushes starting to perish and slight movement (2.5.A.3b)

coolant level below minimum

Fail 7 Sep 2015 74,333 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front unable to move passenger seat to gain access to the rear seats

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front unable to move drivers seat forward to gain access to rear seats

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play rear axle bushes starting to perish and slight movement (2.5.A.3b)

coolant level below minimum

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,783 miles

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

Lower front windscreen damaged outside zone A and swept area

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

Offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly perrished

Rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 61,783 miles

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

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

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

Lower front windscreen damaged outside zone A and swept area

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

Offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly perrished

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 54,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,470 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,831 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,135 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,599 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,561 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,388 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 XFB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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