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BL53 OEV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,189 mi
Last recorded82,189 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 82,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper slightly damaged but not likely to come off

Pass 29 Apr 2020 81,443 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 81,443 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 81,443 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,512 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,988 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 69,085 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,567 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,678 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,131 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,268 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,471 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,422 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 17,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2008 12,951 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 9,725 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 OEV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

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

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