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BV54 LXF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,609 mi
Last recorded126,609 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LXF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 126,609 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 126,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust corroding

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2019 117,051 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2019 117,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 106,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi and rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear high level brake light not working

Fail 23 Nov 2017 106,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi and rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2016 100,841 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 100,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 93,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2015 93,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,366 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wiper smearing screen

Pass 7 Sep 2013 78,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch feels stiff

engine oil level over max mark on dipstick

rear silencer exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Sep 2012 69,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 69,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 48,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 LXF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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