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BL53 OCA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,927 mi
Last recorded104,927 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 104,927 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 92,997 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 92,994 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2014 87,354 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,313 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,917 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,141 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,131 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 28,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,807 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,508 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 OCA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

BL53 OCA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is BL53 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 OCA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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