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BV54 YOW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,069 mi
Last recorded121,069 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 121,069 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 120,274 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 120,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 119,705 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 119,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 115,450 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 115,443 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,394 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 97,941 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 90,882 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,025 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 76,166 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 76,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,651 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 69,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,333 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,192 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,014 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,947 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 46,073 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,073 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,888 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,607 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,554 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,421 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 YOW 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 76%.

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 YOW, 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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What year was BV54 YOW registered?

BV54 YOW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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