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BL53 ZXW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,537 mi
Last recorded86,537 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,537 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 82,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,509 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,201 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,764 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2012 70,006 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,002 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 53,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,414 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,714 miles

o/s front floor damaged

o/s rfront tyre damaged on inner side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,351 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,077 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 ZXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

BL53 ZXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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