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BL53 ZXV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,848 mi
Last recorded93,848 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 93,848 miles

Child seats fitted

EML light on

Offside Front drivers seat back not allowing access to rear seats

Fail 29 Aug 2017 93,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seats fitted

EML light on

Offside Front drivers seat back not allowing access to rear seats

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,053 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 87,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,810 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,046 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,986 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 63,986 miles

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

both front tyres split on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,928 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bulge to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,684 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,901 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,257 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,799 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 21,799 miles

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

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

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 ZXV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

BL53 ZXV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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