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BP53 VSX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,328 mi
Last recorded64,328 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 64,328 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 64,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 62,417 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 60,678 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 59,239 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 57,478 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 57,478 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated abs (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 55,194 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 55,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 53,109 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 53,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened droplink bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,944 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,493 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 49,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,764 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 20 Jan 2016 47,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,062 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Jan 2013 43,271 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 41,361 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 24 Jan 2012 41,361 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,969 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,454 miles

small split nearside wiper blade

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,285 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,514 miles

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

advise oil leak from sump plug (needs new plug)

advise spare tyre worn bold outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2007 22,318 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 22,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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 VSX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

BP53 VSX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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