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BV54 ZCO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,636 mi
Last recorded100,636 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 ZCO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 100,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

o/s rear tyre perished

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 100,636 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

o/s rear tyre perished

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 95,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

chassis rails corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2023 95,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

chassis rails corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 91,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes rusted

n/s front spring corroded

o/s front tyre worn

Pass 10 Aug 2021 86,813 miles

brake pipes corroded

hand brake travel and only just met 16% efficiency

oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2021 86,813 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

hand brake travel and only just met 16% efficiency

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,170 miles

brake pipes corroded

hand brake travel

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,029 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,974 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,249 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,877 miles

rearexaust corroded

o/s n/s front tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,859 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 54,859 miles

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

rear exaust corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2013 51,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 51,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise centre brake lamp not working

Fail 10 Sep 2012

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise centre brake lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,556 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,790 miles

2 rear side lights out.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,971 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 30,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,720 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,796 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 16,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZCO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

BV54 ZCO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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