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BV54 ZCL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,944 mi
Last recorded82,944 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 ZCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,944 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 82,849 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,307 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 75,307 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 61,533 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,279 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,672 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 56,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 31 Dec 2014 56,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 51,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,641 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 47,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,211 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 45,200 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 40,974 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 40,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,074 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,742 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 28,022 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 ZCL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 ZCL, 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 ZCL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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