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CX54 BXM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,880 mi
Last recorded91,880 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 BXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,880 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 91,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner suspension hub corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 85,827 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle over 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner suspension hub corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,416 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears ,pale in colour (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE OIL ON MINIMUM

Front coil spring corroded x2 heavy corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 29% inbalance! potentially dangerous (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting a little low,some disc wear both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 heavy corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside in general ,corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,226 miles

Front coil spring corroded coil springs ,both upper portions corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded coils springs,both corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

drivers door stay loose/play

Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb is red (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front coil spring corroded coil springs ,both upper portions corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded coils springs,both corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

drivers door stay loose/play

Fail 17 Apr 2017 74,130 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt not fully tighten (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front disc slight worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 63,100 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 63,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,225 miles

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

front sub frame corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 57,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake back plates corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,923 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,240 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,053 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,262 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 30,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,239 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 23,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,735 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,596 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 BXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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