MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r brake back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s and n/s (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r brake back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Long handbrake travel
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of floor pan (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Long handbrake travel
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
underside rear has slight corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
underside rear has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
EML on code indicates llambda bank 1
Front brake pads worn
Nearside rear coil spring corroded
Offside front seat tilt lever missing
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EML on code indicates llambda bank 1
Front brake pads worn
Nearside rear coil spring corroded
Offside front seat tilt lever missing
Front brake discs wear lipped and inner brake pads getting slightly low.
wear lips on front brake discs
surface cracks inside tread of o/s/r tyre
treads on both front tyres getting low
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BC53 HSO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 BC53 HSO, 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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BC53 HSO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 February 2004.
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