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BV54 VEX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,961 mi
Last recorded71,961 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VEX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,961 miles

Coolant leak header tank ()

Front exhaust flexi breaking up

Fail 11 Apr 2019 71,943 miles

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

Coolant leak header tank ()

Front exhaust flexi breaking up

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,904 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges / perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,902 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges / perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,319 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 53,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,979 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 47,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,473 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2013 40,809 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,089 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,986 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 34,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2010 32,093 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,549 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,086 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VEX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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