2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CA54 BFM
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 50,999 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA54 BFM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/11/2021
- 50,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA54 BFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fiesta (CA54 BFM) between January 2008 and November 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear two (1.1.11 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
CA54 BFM Mileage History
- 15/01/200815,472 mi
- 15/01/200815,472 mi
- 14/01/200921,002 mi+5,530 mi
- 25/01/201026,673 mi+5,671 mi
- 26/01/201130,367 mi+3,694 mi
- 26/01/201233,472 mi+3,105 mi
- 26/01/201233,472 mi
- 28/01/201334,812 mi+1,340 mi
- 27/01/201436,738 mi+1,926 mi
- 27/01/201436,738 mi
- 11/05/201541,038 mi+4,300 mi
- 11/05/201541,038 mi
- 17/05/201642,019 mi+981 mi
- 17/05/201642,019 mi
- 23/05/201742,957 mi+938 mi
- 27/06/201844,091 mi+1,134 mi
- 28/06/201844,091 mi
- 04/12/201945,212 mi+1,121 mi
- 04/12/202047,288 mi+2,076 mi
- 29/11/202150,999 mi+3,711 mi
Average of roughly 2,561 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Fiesta Mk6 (BE256)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Leaking Injector Seals (1.4 TDCI)Moderate
The copper base washers on the Delphi common-rail injectors degrade under heat and cylinder combustion pressure, allowing high-pressure exhaust gases and unburnt diesel to blow past. This creates a hard, black carbon residue known as 'black death' around the injector wells in the cylinder head, accompanied by a rhythmic chuffing noise and pungent diesel exhaust fumes in the cabin. If neglected, the carbon glues the injectors solidly into the head, requiring specialist hydraulic extraction pullers or cylinder head removal.
- EAC Fail (Electronic Accelerator Control)Moderate
The electronic drive-by-wire accelerator system triggers an 'EAC Fail' warning message on the instrument cluster LCD, immediately sending the engine into limp-home mode with revs restricted to around 2,000 rpm. The primary cause is terminal fretting or moisture corrosion on the pins of the multi-pin connector at the throttle body or intermediate engine wiring harness, though worn internal throttle potentiometer tracks or accelerator pedal position sensors can also trigger the fault code (P0121/P0221).
- Front Suspension Coil Spring FractureSerious
The front coil springs on the Mk6 Fiesta are notorious for snapping prematurely, often across the lowest coil winding. Road grit, moisture, and road salt collect in the lower spring cup, corroding the protective coating until the spring fractures under pothole or speed cushion impacts. A snapped spring can drop onto the front tyre, gouging the inner sidewall or causing an immediate blowout, making it a critical safety concern and an immediate MOT failure.
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