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BL53 DGO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,351 mi
Last recorded106,351 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 106,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front scratch on screen

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside cv boot clips missing

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Feb 2019 98,805 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear & o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Damp around power steering rack

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2019 98,805 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear & o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Damp around power steering rack

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,352 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component At rack (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded ALl 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn

Power steering belt cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2017 87,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering belt cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2015 80,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.85mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both sides rear & n/s front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,572 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 67,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 50,401 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 50,401 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 39,684 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,194 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 31,674 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,223 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 24,125 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,887 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 DGO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DGO, 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 DGO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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