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BP53 WFW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,600 mi
Last recorded126,600 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 WFW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 126,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 114,043 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 114,043 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 105,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 105,679 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 94,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate beginning to de-laminate.

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish/crack.

rear number plate beginning to de-laminate.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 94,453 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate beginning to de-laminate.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish/crack.

rear number plate beginning to de-laminate.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 93,922 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded.

front to rear metal brake pipe very slightly corroded, around fixing.

o/s/r tyre tread beginning to crack.

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 78,860 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 78,855 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,775 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 WFW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFW, 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 WFW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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