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BP53 NLT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,670 mi
Last recorded109,670 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 109,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

noise on rear suspension

slight noise on rear bearings

Fail 2 Feb 2018 109,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 23 Jan 2017 99,513 miles

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

Nearside Front seat will not tilt

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

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

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

coolant level low

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2017 99,513 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front seat will not tilt

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

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

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

coolant level low

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,485 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 94,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,395 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 83,335 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 70,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 70,953 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,790 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 61,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,430 miles

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

front tyres wearing to edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,157 miles

o/s rear brake pipe to cylinder corroded

power steering pump & pipes wet with oil

Pass 16 Jan 2010 38,255 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads slightly low(req replacement soon)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 32,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil slightly low

oil on power steering pipe

passenger seat back does not tilt

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2009 32,041 miles

engine oil slightly low

oil on power steering pipe

passenger seat back does not tilt

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 21 Jan 2008 21,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2007 10,840 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 NLT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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