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BL53 ZPO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,916 mi
Last recorded94,916 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZPO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 94,916 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

general corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2026 94,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

general corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2025 83,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 80,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 76,300 miles

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,340 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,094 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,783 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

n/s rear shock absorber dust over insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,387 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,896 miles

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damage

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,969 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 49,197 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,117 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,668 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,472 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,784 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,804 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 24,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,776 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,789 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,432 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 ZPO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZPO, 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 ZPO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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