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BV54 UJW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,458 mi
Last recorded164,458 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 UJW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2019 164,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 161,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 161,056 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 153,849 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear,nearside front,offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted

nearside front,offside front,nearside rear,offside rear tyres all showing signs of cracking in structure advice replacement

Fail 18 Sep 2017 153,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear,nearside front,offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted

nearside front,offside front,nearside rear,offside rear tyres all showing signs of cracking in structure advice replacement

Pass 16 Aug 2016 149,874 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 149,874 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 144,974 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 144,963 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 133,141 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 133,141 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 121,034 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 121,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 108,485 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 96,655 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 96,655 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS & DISCS WORN

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,825 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,503 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,853 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,669 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 UJW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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