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CA54 BCY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,997 mi
Last recorded107,997 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 BCY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 107,997 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 107,996 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 105,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cut tom side wall 205/40/17

Fail 3 Dec 2020 103,327 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r 175/65/14 & o/s/r 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cut tom side wall 205/40/17

Pass 12 Nov 2019 98,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine mounting deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2019 98,574 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2018 94,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 94,983 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 90,995 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,998 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,733 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,121 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 76,121 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 68,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,378 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 59,378 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,968 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 52,968 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,391 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,560 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,571 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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CA54 BCY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 CA54 BCY, 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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CA54 BCY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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