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BD53 ZGM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,735 mi
Last recorded65,735 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZGM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,735 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,722 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 62,597 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,681 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Spare wheel sticker on the n/s/r tyre.

Pass 28 May 2009 40,767 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit and has a nail in it

offside rear tyre on limit on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2009 40,767 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre on limit and has a nail in it

offside rear tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 25,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZGM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGM, 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 BD53 ZGM registered?

BD53 ZGM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is BD53 ZGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 ZGM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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