MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
lower rear engine mounting bush worn
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
gearbox has an oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture in wheel arch (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
gearbox has an oil leak
Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted, internal headlamp reflector damaged (4.1.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp permanently on when position lamps are activated (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear shock absorb-er dust covers insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet falling apart (3.5 (a))
both rear shock absorb-er dust covers insecure
coolant header tank deteriorated, coolant level low
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides between 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracks around tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracks around tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear tyres on 3mm approx. and cracks around tyres
corrosion on chassis and sills
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear tyres on 3mm approx. and cracks around tyres
corrosion on chassis and sills
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear Pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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BD53 ZGH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 BD53 ZGH, 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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BD53 ZGH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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