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AG53 BWN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,411 mi
Last recorded133,411 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 BWN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 133,411 miles

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 133,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking apportioning valve leaks at union (under bonnet) (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 133,401 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated NEARSIDE REAR (2.6.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. FRONT (NEARSIDE STEEL WHEEL) (4.1.A.1a)

COOLANT LEAK (WATER ADDED)

OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Jan 2015 122,113 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front shock absorber casings corroded

n/s/f windscreen wipers smears slightly and screen scratched

Fail 27 Jan 2015 122,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front shock absorber casings corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

n/s/f windscreen wipers smears slightly and screen scratched

Pass 4 Feb 2014 111,268 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 98,729 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 83,966 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 25 Jan 2012 83,966 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,711 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

centre hi-level brake light in-op

front brake discs worn (inner face)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 68,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

centre hi-level brake light in-op

front brake discs worn (inner face)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 56,870 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chuffing noise from engine

Fail 30 Jan 2009 47,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chuffing noise from engine

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,249 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 26,017 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 BWN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel 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 BWN, 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 BWN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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