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BV54 TXY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,757 mi
Last recorded161,757 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 TXY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 161,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has little reserve movement (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 161,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 151,789 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 151,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2017 151,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

some body damage to near side front wing

some rust under car

Fail 29 Jul 2017 151,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

some body damage to near side front wing

some rust under car

Pass 11 Nov 2016 145,949 miles

Front lower arm bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Front numberplate poor

Slight buckle all inner rims

Slight noise N/S/F wheel bearing

Suspension and hub components corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 145,942 miles

Emissions not tested engine noisy (7.3.A.1)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front lower arm bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Front numberplate poor

O/S/R tyre on limit

Slight noise N/S/F wheel bearing

Suspension and hub components corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 134,354 miles

condition of f no plate

condition of n/s cv gaitors

n/s/r shock damp

n/s/r tyre and wheel condition

Fail 17 Oct 2015 134,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

condition of f no plate

condition of n/s cv gaitors

n/s/r shock damp

n/s/r tyre and wheel condition

Pass 4 Nov 2014 121,772 miles

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

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

drivers seat handle broken,unable to fold seat forward

Pass 7 Sep 2013 105,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch pedle rubber missing

Pass 31 Aug 2012 94,950 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 94,882 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 91,386 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,436 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 74,040 miles

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

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing at present

Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,040 miles

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

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing at present

Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,538 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,076 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 42,076 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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 TXY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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