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BV54 LWH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,465 mi
Last recorded98,465 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LWH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 98,465 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,309 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 93,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 88,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 83,226 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 75,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking.

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 73,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking.

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 71,107 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,891 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 58,703 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 56,315 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,174 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 54,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,729 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 35,226 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,226 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,429 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 28,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,410 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 LWH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWH, 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 BV54 LWH registered?

BV54 LWH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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