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BL53 CLF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,185 mi
Last recorded105,185 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2024 105,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing and door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 98,059 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,726 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 97,726 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 97,467 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box hanger broken

Rear rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,774 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 95,700 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 93,875 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,727 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 87,045 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,908 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,675 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,731 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,289 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 59,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 52,216 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 45,072 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,210 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,502 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 23,255 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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BL53 CLF 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 85.7%.

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 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 BL53 CLF, 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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BL53 CLF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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