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BV54 LYW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,839 mi
Last recorded160,839 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 LYW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 160,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 155,131 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 151,550 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 147,575 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 146,208 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 144,238 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box also corroded but safe (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 141,371 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 141,371 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 132,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

high level stop lamp not working.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 132,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

high level stop lamp not working.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 121,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Sep 2013 121,414 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Oct 2012 114,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 114,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 102,474 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 102,474 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 88,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,147 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 70,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,619 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 54,250 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2007 37,779 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 LYW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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