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BP53 YYB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,844 mi
Last recorded63,844 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 YYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,844 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 63,844 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 57,117 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 57,117 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working no fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,356 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 49,356 miles

Stop lamp not working rear high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,403 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,663 miles

rear centre seat belt missing

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,472 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre seat belt missing

Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,607 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 34,569 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 31,500 miles

n/s front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2012 31,500 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2011 27,413 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 27,413 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,993 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 17,648 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 13,395 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 YYB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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