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BP53 VZN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,345 mi
Last recorded81,345 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 81,345 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2017 61,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Plus bald on the outer edge of tread pattern. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside & Nearside door trims missing.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 60,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside & Nearside door trims missing.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2015 55,417 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 55,417 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 47,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 47,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 39,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,778 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,735 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 34,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 29,110 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly, recommend replace.

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

Nearside rear tyre, signs of cracking/splitting of tread.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,932 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 22,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 18,483 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 18,187 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,087 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 11,785 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 VZN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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