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BV54 LKK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,171 mi
Last recorded153,171 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LKK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 153,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

genral under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2024 153,162 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 153,152 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 153,144 miles

all over general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2022 153,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2021 152,949 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 145,618 miles

front tyres are worn

Fail 5 Feb 2020 145,618 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction wing mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front tyres are worn

Pass 16 Jan 2019 138,979 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 133,295 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 133,295 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 122,937 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 112,450 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 101,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 101,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 92,435 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 92,314 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 82,269 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 82,037 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 72,140 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 72,140 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 61,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 61,203 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 48,783 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

power steering reserveoir cap missing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 375,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,582 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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BV54 LKK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKK, 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 LKK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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