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BV54 TLU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,961 mi
Last recorded175,961 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 TLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 175,961 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 175,715 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front caliper starting to show signs of tightening

Pass 1 Feb 2021 172,506 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 172,500 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 168,316 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 158,388 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 149,918 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 149,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2016 143,450 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure both ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 133,716 miles

engine oil leak

rear mud flaps fouling

Fail 2 Sep 2015 133,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

rear mud flaps fouling

Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,733 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 112,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,326 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 98,326 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,619 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 72,875 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,875 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,482 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 58,182 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,180 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 TLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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