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BP53 NYL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,452 mi
Last recorded152,452 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 NYL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 152,452 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 144,726 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 144,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 138,912 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 138,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 127,963 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 127,963 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 115,933 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,028 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f worn on outer edge.

o/s/r tyre split on inner wall.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2012 96,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,946 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 77,831 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,503 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 53,637 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 53,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,908 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,044 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 33,042 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 NYL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NYL, 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 NYL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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