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BL53 CZP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,752 mi
Last recorded37,752 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CZP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 37,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 32,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 27,315 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted----

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 25,545 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded at end with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 25,208 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 24,477 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 24,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 23,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 16 Jan 2018 23,395 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,011 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 22,372 miles

cuts,damage in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 22 Jan 2015 21,079 miles

steering rack moves on mounts

Pass 21 Jan 2014 20,421 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 19,644 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 18,850 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,294 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 18,294 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,646 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,977 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 14,967 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 9,935 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 CZP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CZP, 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 BL53 CZP registered?

BL53 CZP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BL53 CZP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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