MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak suspect water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box leak & rear bracket broken (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding due to park brake cable partaly siezed (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nsr tyre flat spot
rear exhaust rusty
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust corroded
Oil leak
nearside dorr mirror casing damaged
rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
nearside dorr mirror casing damaged
rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion
bodywork damage
rear exhaust mount rusted
rear wiper rubber damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
bodywork damage
rear exhaust mount rusted
rear wiper rubber damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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BL53 ZWZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 February 2004.
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