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BP53 DVV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,055 mi
Last recorded43,055 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 43,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 43,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 38,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear reversing bulb not working

Fail 27 Mar 2025 38,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear reversing bulb not working

Pass 29 Mar 2024 36,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 34,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 32,433 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump nut damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 32,433 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump nut damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 31,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,465 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,371 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 24,080 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 23,673 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 23,016 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 22,212 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 21,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 21,575 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 20,768 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 19,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

washers poor........rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,741 miles

washers poor........rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2010 18,664 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,328 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 15,268 miles

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Pass 8 Jan 2007 12,926 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 DVV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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