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BV54 YYW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,879 mi
Last recorded91,879 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 YYW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 91,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield insecure

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

Fail 2 May 2024 91,877 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield insecure

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 90,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 88,986 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 88,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 85,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 81,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,665 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 72,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,876 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 67,876 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,790 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,699 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 58,697 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shield loose

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 54,389 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 54,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,534 miles

high level brake light not working

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres damage wall 205x40r17

o/s/f seat back not tilting

o/s/r tyre cracking inside edge and damage wall

Fail 20 Aug 2011 94,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

osrtyre perishing in tread

wall damage tohsr nsf

Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,983 miles

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

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

N/S front tyre split

front brake disks corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,012 miles

Rear number plate poor

both front disks pitted

both rear tyres 2mm 205 40 17

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,592 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,443 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 YYW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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