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AG53 BWL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,296 mi
Last recorded122,296 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 122,296 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,697 miles

Centre stop lamp off

Oil leak gearbox/engine area ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 116,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Missing! (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre stop lamp off

Coolant and engine oil low

Oil leak gearbox/engine area ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 110,886 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 110,886 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 105,158 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

both front seats do not tilt forward 3dr vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2015 105,135 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

both front seats do not tilt forward 3dr vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,500 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 101,482 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 89,701 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 89,701 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Jan 2010 50,245 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,038 miles

Boot loading area full

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,596 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,093 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 BWL 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 64.7%.

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

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