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BP53 VRU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,455 mi
Last recorded92,455 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 92,455 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2017 92,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,264 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

engine malfunction light on

under body components corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 86,185 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dog bone mounting (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine management light on

Oil leak Gearbox seals ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,643 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 81,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,214 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 63,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 465,760 miles

BOTTOM GEAR BOX MOUNTING SLIGHT PLAY

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R DOOR STRUGGLES TO OPEN FROM INSIDE

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON AIR

Fail 12 Sep 2012 46,754 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

BOTTOM GEAR BOX MOUNTING SLIGHT PLAY

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R DOOR STRUGGLES TO OPEN FROM INSIDE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON AIR

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,547 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear door trim insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,495 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,412 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 1,356 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,834 miles

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

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 VRU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green 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 VRU, 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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What year was BP53 VRU registered?

BP53 VRU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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