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BP53 VZV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,372 mi
Last recorded47,372 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 47,372 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 46,915 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 46,331 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 45,565 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,462 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 42,799 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 42,797 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 41,786 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 40,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 38,906 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 37,024 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 34,950 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 32,745 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 29,706 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 26,082 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 23,339 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 23,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 22,160 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 22,160 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 18,906 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 17,569 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 15,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 11,884 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 8,867 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 8,867 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 VZV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

BP53 VZV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is BP53 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 VZV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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