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BP53 TMO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,002 mi
Last recorded87,002 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 TMO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 87,002 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner play in steering rack

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 83,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner play in steering rack

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2018 76,651 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,908 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 70,900 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,378 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 64,378 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wind screen is cracked in lower corner (not in wiper seep area )

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

all four tyres worn and badly perished and cracked around the tread

damage to front bumper and lower panel but power steering pipes still secure

front number plate cracked but not insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2015 60,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wind screen is cracked in lower corner (not in wiper seep area )

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

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

all four tyres worn and badly perished and cracked around the tread

damage to front bumper and lower panel but power steering pipes still secure

front number plate cracked but not insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2014 56,041 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,594 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 48,421 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside wiper split

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,421 miles

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside wiper split

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,613 miles

engine oil leak

front discs corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2011 42,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

front discs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2010 34,627 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 11,624 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 11,529 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 9,927 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 7,406 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 7,406 miles

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

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 TMO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TMO, 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 TMO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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