MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cambelt kit replacement history
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
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
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
cambelt kit replacement history
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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