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BV54 UHL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,690 mi
Last recorded129,690 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 UHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 129,690 miles

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

NSF LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN.

NSF TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS.

OSF COIL SPRING CORRODED BUT COMPLETE.

OSF TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD AND INSIDE SIDEWALL BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED.

REAR AXEL BUSHES WORN/CRACKED BUT NO EXCESSIVE PLAY.

VARIOUS SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE, CHASSIS RAILS, INNER SILLS, REAR EXEL ETC.

Fail 23 Oct 2023 129,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL HOLED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

NSF LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN.

NSF TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS.

OSF COIL SPRING CORRODED BUT COMPLETE.

OSF TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD AND INSIDE SIDEWALL BUT NO CORDS EXPOSED.

REAR AXEL BUSHES WORN/CRACKED BUT NO EXCESSIVE PLAY.

VARIOUS SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE, CHASSIS RAILS, INNER SILLS, REAR EXEL ETC.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 127,346 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 124,703 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 121,440 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES

OSR BRAKE PIPE

Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,060 miles

coil springs rusty

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2018 114,209 miles

all 4 springs rusty

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2018 114,209 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all brake lights (4.3.3 (b))

all 4 springs rusty

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 110,304 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 103,354 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly cracking.

steering rack slightly damp.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 103,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly cracking.

steering rack slightly damp.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 100,679 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 957,700 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

o/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm BORDERLINE

Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,764 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 83,429 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 83,408 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,281 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 75,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,005 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 65,005 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 52,565 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 52,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 38,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,617 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 UHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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