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BV54 NZE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,348 mi
Last recorded151,348 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 NZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 151,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wearing on edges and wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 136,319 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 124,580 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 124,577 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rearbox area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 112,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,940 miles

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

heat shield loose

Fail 18 Nov 2016 100,936 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

heat shield loose

Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,082 miles

Front exauhaust flexey brading spli

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

Nearside Front outer sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Front small chip on inner wall

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

radiator header pos leaking

Fail 21 Nov 2015 94,082 miles

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

Front exauhaust flexey brading spli

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

Nearside Front outer sill slightly damaged

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front small chip on inner wall

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

radiator header pos leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2014 87,520 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,481 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 79,481 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 72,217 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,217 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 65,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,874 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 57,698 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dash lights flash when foot brake applied

front tyres low

wheel rims distorted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,042 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm

wipers smear screen

Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,702 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,098 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 32,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NZE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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