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BV54 VEP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,644 mi
Last recorded108,644 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VEP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 108,644 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 108,614 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 103,622 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Both fuel filler pipes corroded but not significantly weakened (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,227 miles

Nearside Rear Full size spare wheel fitted to vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 98,174 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel crushed brake pipe (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 93,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 92,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,538 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

front no plate cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2020 85,288 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering leaking (valve in pipe) (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

front no plate cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,363 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,030 miles

Front indicators pale.

N/S/R Road wheel damaged/buckled.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 75,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 71,346 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,570 miles

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

n/s/f tyre age cracked

o/s/r tyre age cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,222 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,465 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,453 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,266 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,763 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,423 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 VEP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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