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BT53 GHX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,539 mi
Last recorded126,539 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 126,539 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 126,539 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 120,348 miles

bonnet latch is faulty but secure at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2016 120,346 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet latch is faulty but secure at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,342 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 106,295 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,295 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,089 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,734 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,821 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,792 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,539 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 65,467 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,248 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,636 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,848 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 GHX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

BT53 GHX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is BT53 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 GHX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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