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BP53 NUF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,613 mi
Last recorded158,613 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 158,613 miles

Coolant leak ()

3rd brake light not working

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished bust still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing have slight play

Offside Front brake fluctuating slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front brake pads wearing thin

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

smell of unburnt fuel under vehicle, no signs of leakage at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2018 158,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

3rd brake light not working

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished bust still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing have slight play

Offside Front brake fluctuating slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front brake pads wearing thin

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front lower drop link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

slight oil leak

smell of unburnt fuel under vehicle, no signs of leakage at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2017 154,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

engine oil leak

enginemangment light on

Fail 5 Jul 2017 154,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 142,523 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 131,159 miles

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

cambelt kit replacement history

Fail 10 Feb 2015 131,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

cambelt kit replacement history

Fail 13 Feb 2014 113,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cambelt kit replacement history

Pass 13 Feb 2014 113,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

cambelt kit replacement history

Pass 16 Jan 2013 91,936 miles

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)

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 14 Jan 2013 91,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,949 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,132 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,529 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 58,628 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 40,621 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,074 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 NUF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NUF, 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 NUF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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