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BD53 ZHW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,244 mi
Last recorded102,244 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ZHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 102,244 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 102,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,371 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 96,272 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 96,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 92,336 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 88,449 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriated

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Fail 17 Aug 2019 88,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front discs worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2018 72,592 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 72,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,309 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front seat tilt handle broken

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust hangers corroded but ok at time of test

torque restrictor has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2016 67,233 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 63,121 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,322 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 54,535 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 54,535 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 50,664 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 45,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,449 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 36,760 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,137 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 32,137 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 27,679 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,093 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 ZHW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

BD53 ZHW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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