MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre perished
exhaust heat shield loose
front brake pads low
main brake pipes & offside rear all corroded
rear coil springs corroded
Offside Rear brake pipe
corrosion on both main brake pipes
exhaust corroded in places
rear coil springs corroded
corrosion on coil springs
corrosion on exhaust in places
front tyres close to limits
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy.
Electrical wiring inadequately supported Engine bay to washer jets. (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil filter corroding
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil filter corroding
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and worn down to 3mm-Advise replacement fitted asap
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and worn down to 3mm-Advise replacement fitted asap
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wiper blades acceptable
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BC53 HTF 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 HTF, 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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What year was BC53 HTF registered?
BC53 HTF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 February 2004.
Is BC53 HTF safe to buy?
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