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BD53 ZGH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

121,291 mi
Last recorded121,291 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZGH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 121,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 116,362 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 116,361 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 111,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 106,718 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 106,718 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 102,337 miles

both rear shock absorb-er dust covers insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2022 102,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 97,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 93,097 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,976 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,616 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 80,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,522 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 75,522 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,041 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,782 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 60,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 55,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,252 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 43,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,565 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,502 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 31,767 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,767 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 26,271 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 20,030 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,487 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 13,908 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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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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