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BC53 HSO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,051 mi
Last recorded107,051 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 HSO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,051 miles

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 107,007 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 104,395 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,338 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 101,337 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,557 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside rear has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2016 97,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,741 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 91,739 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,214 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 77,304 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,712 miles

EML on code indicates llambda bank 1

Front brake pads worn

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Offside front seat tilt lever missing

Fail 27 Feb 2012 69,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,608 miles

Front brake discs wear lipped and inner brake pads getting slightly low.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,005 miles

wear lips on front brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,069 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,105 miles

surface cracks inside tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,045 miles

treads on both front tyres getting low

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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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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