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BL53 OBU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,594 mi
Last recorded100,594 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 100,594 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 100,579 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,852 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 85,959 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,170 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 82,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,102 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,517 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2017 78,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml light on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,230 miles

Engine light is on

Fail 21 Dec 2015 72,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. 195/50/r15-82v (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer tread. 195/50/r15-82v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 195/50/r15-82v (4.1.D.1f)

Engine light on.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/r15-82v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,152 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 69,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,632 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,644 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,389 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 63,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,410 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,407 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,800 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 48,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,876 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 OBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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