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BP53 WCO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

124,485 mi
Last recorded124,485 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 WCO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2023 124,485 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to overheating and loosing coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount due to oil leak rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

overheating loosing coolant out of header tank

Pass 7 Jul 2022 120,666 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 120,666 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 119,916 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabilizer bar bush deteriorated due to oil contamination (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades coming apart (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f door outer trim coming away

Nearside Front pass seat tilt mechanism broken

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 119,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabilizer bar bush deteriorated due to oil contamination (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades coming apart (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f door outer trim coming away

Nearside Front pass seat tilt mechanism broken

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

excessive travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Apr 2021 113,664 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 106,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to dog cover fitted

engine coolant low

Fail 31 Mar 2020 106,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to dog cover fitted

engine coolant low

Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,915 miles

Offside door mirror glass cracked

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,437 miles

Exhaust centre to rear section blowing at joint.

Front Engine coolant expansion bottle empty, topped up with 1.5litre anti freeze mix

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Door has slight play in hinges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Door has slight play in hinges

Rear High level brake light innop

Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,433 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play OSF track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust centre to rear section blowing at joint.

Exhaust heat shield corroded and resting on echaust system.

Front Engine coolant expansion bottle empty, topped up with 1.5litre anti freeze mix

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Door has slight play in hinges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Door has slight play in hinges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear High level brake light innop

Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,246 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,539 miles

EML light on

Near side rear tyre cracking to sidewall

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 76,955 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking to wall

Fail 5 Feb 2015 76,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre cracking to wall

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 10 Feb 2014 75,810 miles

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

clip loose at nearside front brake flexy-hose fixing.

offside front suspension leg not fully located in hub but appears to be secure.

oil level on minimum.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,810 miles

clip loose at nearside front brake flexy-hose fixing.

offside front suspension leg not fully located in hub but appears to be secure.

oil level on minimum.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,966 miles

very slight cracking on nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,966 miles

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

very slight cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,472 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 66,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,952 miles

front brake pads appear low,wheel removal advised for further inspection

offside front tyre getting low

oil leaks from oil filter

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,256 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,814 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit.

offside rear tyre badly worn on edge.

pads/discs appear worn, advise wheel removal for further inspection.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,018 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 41,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,788 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 WCO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WCO, 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 WCO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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