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BL53 OEU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,834 mi
Last recorded77,834 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 77,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 77,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 66,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 61,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 61,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 54,424 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 51,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on this vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted on both sides of vehicle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 46,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,832 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracking. ATT SOON

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front indicator faded

Offside front top shock absorber locking nut corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 42,832 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished and cracking. ATT SOON

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front indicator faded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front top shock absorber locking nut corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,795 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front indicator faded

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front top suspension leg locking nut corroded

Offside rear tyre perished and tread 'getting'' low

Fail 11 Sep 2019 38,795 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front indicator faded

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front top suspension leg locking nut corroded

Offside rear tyre perished and tread 'getting'' low

Fail 13 Jul 2019 38,780 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,989 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 32,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,778 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

heavy age cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 23 Feb 2017 29,778 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed age cracked (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

heavy age cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 30 Dec 2015 27,402 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,377 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres perished

Fail 3 Jan 2014 22,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cambelt due on age

Pass 3 Jan 2014 22,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cambelt due on age

Pass 7 Jan 2013 20,567 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 17,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 17,950 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,367 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 16,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 14,849 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,998 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,080 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 12,691 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 OEU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

BL53 OEU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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