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BP53 DSY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,124 mi
Last recorded72,124 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,124 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 72,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 64,754 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,643 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 60,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,679 miles

both front seats don't fold forward

both front wiper blades starting to split

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 30 Mar 2017 57,679 miles

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

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

both front seats don't fold forward

both front wiper blades starting to split

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,774 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

noise from near side rear wheel when turning

oil filter rotten leaking oil

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,888 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 50,888 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,474 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,472 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,914 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 42,914 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,737 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 38,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,159 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 29,029 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,029 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,989 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2007 20,358 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 DSY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 DSY, 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 DSY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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