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BD53 ZHL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,402 mi
Last recorded121,402 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 121,402 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 119,104 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 119,104 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2020 116,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake travel should be adjusted

Pass 12 Oct 2019 113,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,338 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 102,311 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 94,806 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 94,806 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,216 miles

Rear seat belts not checked due to obstruction

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,905 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 72,635 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 72,635 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,350 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,959 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2010 54,672 miles

Child seat fitted to neraside front, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2010 54,672 miles

Child seat fitted to neraside front, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 47,833 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats both sides at rear

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2008 36,310 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 28,542 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 ZHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

BD53 ZHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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