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BP53 TKJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,134 mi
Last recorded91,134 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 91,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 86,552 miles

Offside Front Shock slight leak

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 86,552 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock slight leak

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,733 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 81,733 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too low adjusted on test (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,542 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits fuel line cleaner used (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,676 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 65,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,076 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,534 miles

Advise nearside front tyre has cut on inner tyre wall (not to chords)

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 50,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise nearside front tyre has cut on inner tyre wall (not to chords)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,099 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,328 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,232 miles

n.s.f tyre close to wear bars

n.s.r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2009 30,286 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 26,778 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 20,426 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 TKJ 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 70%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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