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BV54 LYH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,653 mi
Last recorded93,653 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 93,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

wipers not tested

Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,174 miles

Nearside Rear wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

Fail 10 Oct 2016 84,174 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,885 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 73,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,042 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 65,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,116 miles

Centre brake lights not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 57,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre brake lights not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 48,160 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 48,160 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

NOTE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DAMAGED--BOTH STEERING RACK TRACK ROD INNERJOINTS BADLY WORN.

Pass 9 Oct 2010 41,707 miles

NOTE-OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT/PLAY

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,476 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,216 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,317 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 24,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LYH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LYH, 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 LYH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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