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BV54 AXX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,986 mi
Last recorded135,986 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 AXX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 135,986 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 131,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 27 Sep 2018 125,777 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 125,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 115,144 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2017 115,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high * (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 107,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil springs are rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2015 97,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,772 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,991 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,597 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 79,585 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brakes worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 69,463 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,664 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 58,664 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,186 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,396 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 24,396 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BV54 AXX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 BV54 AXX, 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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BV54 AXX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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