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BV54 MBF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,206 mi
Last recorded97,206 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 MBF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,206 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer outer sill has surface rust , inner sill has surface rust

Offside Outer outer sill has some surface rust , inner sill has surface rust

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire worn close to limit , damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy back box (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 97,206 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Outer outer sill has surface rust , inner sill has surface rust

Offside Outer outer sill has some surface rust , inner sill has surface rust

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire worn close to limit , damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy back box (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 88,923 miles

both sills/undersills slightly corroded

nearside front brake has slight bind

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside track rod end has slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2020 88,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,869 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 87,869 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,508 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,492 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 59,459 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,874 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,865 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,854 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,748 miles

exhust system deteriorated

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 25,100 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,844 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 13,742 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 13,742 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 MBF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MBF, 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 MBF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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