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BV54 UHJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

204,227 mi
Last recorded204,227 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 UHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 204,227 miles

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside/suspension components

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 204,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside/suspension components

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 194,012 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting nut corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front/nearside rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi joint deteriating

rear beam axle corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2023 181,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper strut mounting nut corroded

exhaust flexi pipe deteriating

Pass 29 Sep 2022 170,243 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box assy corroded at joint

Pass 12 Oct 2021 158,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 158,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 147,639 miles

all 3footwells full of items

Fail 28 Sep 2020 147,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all 3footwells full of items

Pass 17 Oct 2019 136,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear to mid section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

knocking noise from steering rack area when rocking the steering

Pass 9 Oct 2018 125,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 10 Oct 2017 117,332 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 10 Oct 2017 117,330 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 111,565 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 111,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 97,956 miles

COOLANT LEAK

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,773 miles

off side rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,038 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,245 miles

damp roun rack

front pads getting low

noise from n/s front wheelbearing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,624 miles

front tyres near limit of 1.6mm an worn on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,439 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 10,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 1,461 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 1,161 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 UHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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