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BL53 ZXR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,136 mi
Last recorded108,136 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ZXR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from sump

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 108,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak from sump

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 108,119 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate cracked slightly

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear axle bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front steering gaiter twisted

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear axle bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 100,622 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 87,899 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 87,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 84,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade rubber split but clearing

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 84,427 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade rubber split but clearing

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 81,482 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 81,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,970 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 71,970 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,909 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 48,720 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,720 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 34,726 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 25,550 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 ZXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZXR, 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 ZXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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