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BT54 ZTV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,209 mi
Last recorded72,209 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZTV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 72,209 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 72,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,652 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 62,650 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,760 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 57,760 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe slightly rusted (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe slightly rusted (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,627 miles

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2015 47,627 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise on offside coil spring due to corrosion

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,761 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,027 miles

COIL SPRINGS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED AT LOWER SECTIONS OF SPRING

EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SLIGHT POPPING ON EXHAUST ON ENGINE OVER RUN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO SHOW SLIGHT CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS 175 / 65 / 14

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 21 Nov 2012 34,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

wipers have splits at ends but still clearing screen adequately

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,997 miles

wipers have splits at ends but still clearing screen adequately

Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,698 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 31,689 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,518 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 28,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,173 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,156 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 ZTV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

BT54 ZTV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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