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BV54 LXG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,359 mi
Last recorded78,359 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LXG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 78,359 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 73,848 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 73,848 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,997 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 67,997 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,233 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 63,231 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 42,169 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,391 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 33,240 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,061 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 17,061 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 11,078 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 10,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 9,389 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 8,722 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 7,936 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 LXG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LXG, 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 LXG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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