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BV54 VFL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,352 mi
Last recorded97,352 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 VFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 97,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 85,997 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,215 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 81,215 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,204 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 76,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 73,948 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,921 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,744 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall and low pressure

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,840 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2017 64,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,797 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,913 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,217 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,968 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,102 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 40,030 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,372 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,596 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,912 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,405 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 VFL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel 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 VFL, 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 VFL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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