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BU54 WZX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

128,572 mi
Last recorded128,572 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WZX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 128,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 128,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 120,108 miles

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))

Fail 16 May 2023 120,108 miles

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

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 10 May 2022 114,189 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 114,189 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 107,826 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 107,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 103,202 miles

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 22 May 2019 98,080 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 98,078 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 93,392 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 93,392 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 26 May 2017 88,487 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 88,487 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 83,632 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 78,650 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 27 May 2014 71,176 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 71,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2013 64,354 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 64,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,138 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,189 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 51,189 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,047 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,867 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,817 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 22,817 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,974 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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BU54 WZX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BU54 WZX, 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 BU54 WZX registered?

BU54 WZX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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