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BP53 DSU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,074 mi
Last recorded111,074 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2019 111,074 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,313 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,658 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 103,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 98,537 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 98,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded backplate (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded backplate (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,375 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Feb 2016 91,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 81,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,589 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 72,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,943 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2011 58,943 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,179 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 45,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,690 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 9,257 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 9,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 7,894 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 6,540 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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BP53 DSU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BP53 DSU, 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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BP53 DSU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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