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CX54 BWK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,205 mi
Last recorded130,205 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 BWK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 130,205 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle rusty

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

water pump noisy

Fail 17 Sep 2024 130,205 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s/r 195 50 15 and n/s/r 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle rusty

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

water pump noisy

Pass 15 Sep 2023 123,890 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear sub frame rusty

heat shield loose

Fail 15 Sep 2023 123,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre size is 175/55/14 and rest are 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear sub frame rusty

heat shield loose

Pass 16 Sep 2022 118,845 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill, bottom wing arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear sub frame getting rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2022 118,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill, bottom wing arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear sub frame getting rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2021 115,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

reservoir bottle leaking coolant

Pass 16 Sep 2020 112,810 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 112,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 109,733 miles

Nearside and offside bottom ball joints covers slightly damage

Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,240 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 98,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 coil springs have surface corrosion

inner rack has slight play nearside front

inner rack has slight play offside front

nearside rear tyre has age related deterioration cracking inside tread depths

offside rear tyre has age related deterioration cracking inside tread depths

Fail 11 Aug 2017 98,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 coil springs have surface corrosion

inner rack has slight play nearside front

inner rack has slight play offside front

nearside rear tyre has age related deterioration cracking inside tread depths

offside rear tyre has age related deterioration cracking inside tread depths

Pass 16 Aug 2016 95,970 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both NS and OS coil spring coating peeling (2.4.C.1b)

Tyres slight age perishing cracks in the treads

Very slight surface corrosion on the brake lines / coating

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2016 95,960 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded both NS and OS coil spring coating peeling (2.4.C.1b)

Tyres slight age perishing cracks in the treads

Very slight surface corrosion on the brake lines / coating

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,004 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 94,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Aug 2013 87,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,903 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,905 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,136 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,122 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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CX54 BWK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CX54 BWK, 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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CX54 BWK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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