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BP53 WHZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,032 mi
Last recorded32,032 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 32,032 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 28,146 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 28,146 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 27,781 miles

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

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 27,604 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 27,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to tear (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 27,180 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 27,180 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 26,741 miles

Brake pipes corroded under vehicle.

Fail 28 Dec 2019 26,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes corroded under vehicle.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 25,959 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front offside & nearside tyres cracking

Fail 14 Jan 2019 25,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded

Front offside & nearside tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2018 25,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyres cracking, keep check on.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 25,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyres cracking, keep check on.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 25,042 miles

Tyres, signs of cracking.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 24,426 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside front wiper blade starting to tear

Fail 11 Jan 2016 24,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside front wiper blade starting to tear

Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,695 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 23,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,900 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,149 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,297 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,409 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,468 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,472 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,495 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,589 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 WHZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

BP53 WHZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BP53 WHZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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