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BL53 ZNH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,383 mi
Last recorded127,383 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZNH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 127,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of nearside front to rear steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing of rear silencer (7.1.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside and nearside rear alloy wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 122,147 miles

195/50/R15/82V. OF 4 OR 5 NR 5 NF 2mm.

Drivers seat tilt inoperative.

Exhaust heat shield broken.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 122,147 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

195/50/R15/82V. OF 4 OR 5 NR 5 NF 2mm.

Drivers seat tilt inoperative.

Exhaust heat shield broken.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 113,282 miles

Airbag light showing a fault

Driver seat do not tilt forward

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 113,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Driver seat do not tilt forward

Airbag light showing a fault

Engine management light showing a fault

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 101,654 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,266 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 78,242 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,060 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,770 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 33,572 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,860 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 ZNH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZNH, 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 ZNH registered?

BL53 ZNH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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