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BP53 WCM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,678 mi
Last recorded52,678 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 52,678 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 52,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 51,947 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 51,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 50,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 50,146 miles

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 Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes going to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes going to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 48,952 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 48,344 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 11 Jan 2018 48,344 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,422 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 46,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 456,138 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,655 miles

Front offside tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,247 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,135 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,044 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 19,610 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 14,218 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 11,653 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 7,343 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 WCM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 WCM, 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 WCM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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