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AG53 BWA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,780 mi
Last recorded98,780 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 BWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,780 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 98,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,596 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 84,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,591 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 79,591 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 74,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,080 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 68,080 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,307 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 55,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 42,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,407 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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AG53 BWA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AG53 BWA, 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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AG53 BWA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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