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BP53 WHG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,209 mi
Last recorded165,209 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 165,209 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 165,017 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipes corroded.

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Both handbrake cables not mounted correctly.

Centre heat shield insecure.

Coolant expansion tank cracked and leaking.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Various oil leaks.

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

coolant leaks from various pipes.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 156,199 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 150,214 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 141,965 miles

rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 133,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 120,416 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s driveshaft bearing noisy

Pass 19 Jan 2016 106,706 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 106,705 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,069 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,230 miles

N/S Wiper blade splitting

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

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

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

Slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,294 miles

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

both rear tyre treads 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,375 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,839 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,344 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,584 miles

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

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 WHG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WHG, 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 WHG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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