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BU54 YTK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,013 mi
Last recorded138,013 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 YTK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 138,013 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 137,029 miles

Coolant leak coolant header tank has slight seepage of coolant ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 137,029 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak coolant header tank has slight seepage of coolant ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 136,332 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 129,395 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 129,235 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 121,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,086 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 112,086 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,450 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 103,395 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,211 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 92,211 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 87,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,071 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2012 78,686 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,985 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 68,985 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,466 miles

Performance exhaust fitted to rear of system.noise levels acceptable at test.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 61,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Performance exhaust fitted to rear of system.noise levels acceptable at test.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,013 miles

performance exhaust fitted to rear of system. Noise levels acceptable at test

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YTK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YTK, 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 YTK registered?

BU54 YTK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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