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BT53 ERX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,161 mi
Last recorded76,161 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ERX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 76,161 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position light very bright

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wet test

Fail 2 Aug 2017 72,251 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position light very bright

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wet test

Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades split but still clear screen

o/s driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2016 63,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre shoulder ()

both wiper blades split but still clear screen

o/s driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2015 58,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,761 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,829 miles

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

dammage on front wings/bumper/ nearside rear door/pannel

Fail 28 Sep 2012 21,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

dammage on front wings/bumper/ nearside rear door/pannel

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,680 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,804 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,988 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,664 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 9,176 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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BT53 ERX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT53 ERX, 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 BT53 ERX registered?

BT53 ERX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is BT53 ERX safe to buy?

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