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BP53 NLN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,406 mi
Last recorded113,406 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 113,406 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 113,246 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering component (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 110,753 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 108,243 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 108,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 105,698 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,195 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 104,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 103,171 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 101,817 miles

Offside Front rack end

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

Park Brake has very little reserve

Fail 11 Dec 2018 101,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front rack end

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

Park Brake has very little reserve

Pass 9 Dec 2017 100,434 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 100,430 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 97,155 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 97,155 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,443 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 93,443 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,738 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,360 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,213 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,789 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Dec 2008 56,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 56,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,223 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 50,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NLN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NLN, 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 NLN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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