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BP53 DVU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,700 mi
Last recorded140,700 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 140,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 133,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 133,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 127,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 123,017 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2015 117,866 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipe corroded

nearside front door stay loose

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front and nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear bumber damaged

removed items from driver's view prior to test

slight coolant leak

slight gearbox oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2015 117,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level on min

fuel pipe corroded

nearside front door stay loose

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front and nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear bumber damaged

removed items from driver's view prior to test

slight coolant leak

slight gearbox oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 100,422 miles

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

rear exhaust box got slight leak.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,938 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 86,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,248 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 70,151 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc;s thin

rear brake check 50% inbalance

Fail 11 Nov 2009 58,685 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 58,685 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 53,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,830 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 46,055 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,058 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 DVU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BP53 DVU, 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 BP53 DVU registered?

BP53 DVU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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