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DL54 BZK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,558 mi
Last recorded147,558 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL54 BZK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 147,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 141,332 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 135,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,856 miles

Offside Front Lower WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 128,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged FOULING INNER CV BOOT (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 127,755 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front FOG LIGHT INOP

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 5 Oct 2020 127,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front FOG LIGHT INOP

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 1 Oct 2019 112,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 98,087 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 98,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,425 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 90,721 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 90,721 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,174 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 81,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

blow on exhaust backbox but not excessive.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,098 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 72,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 62,636 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 54,496 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,496 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,803 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,393 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,644 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,645 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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DL54 BZK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange 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 DL54 BZK, 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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DL54 BZK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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