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BL53 ZPC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,203 mi
Last recorded99,203 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2018 99,203 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2017 91,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 91,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion on coil springs

damage to nearside rear quarter

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front alloy damaged

oil leak

windscreen washer switch faulty

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,961 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 76,818 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,331 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 64,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,061 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 61,395 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 17 Mar 2012 61,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2011 53,261 miles

Front brake pads worn,recommend further inspection.

Nearside front wheel, inner rim damaged.

Nearside rear tyre, screws/nail in tread, recommend attention.

Offside front tyre worn/cracking.

Offside rear tyre worn, nail in tread.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 53,254 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake pads worn,recommend further inspection.

Nearside front wheel, inner rim damaged.

Nearside rear tyre, screws/nail in tread, recommend attention.

Offside front tyre worn/cracking.

Offside rear tyre worn, nail in tread.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,514 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 32,117 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 22,511 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 ZPC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZPC, 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 ZPC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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