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BP53 VUM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,867 mi
Last recorded46,867 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 VUM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 46,867 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

axle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 45,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,598 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 43,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 42,499 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 41,151 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 41,150 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white color (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rubbing against broken coil spring (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 40,533 miles

high rise stop lamp not working

Fail 6 Dec 2017 40,533 miles

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

high rise stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,596 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,449 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2015 32,449 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2014 30,324 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 25,762 miles

off side rear tyre has perished

Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,128 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,960 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 22,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side rear tyre cracking on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,634 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,795 miles

near side rear tyre as side wall cracking.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,261 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,913 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 14,913 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 11,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 11,170 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 VUM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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