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BT53 GNJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,982 mi
Last recorded99,982 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,982 miles

Auxillary belt cracking.

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 98,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 98,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 95,342 miles

Clutch is worn.

Coolant leak Suspect from rocker cover gasket. ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front breather pipe is split.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking to front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 95,342 miles

Clutch is worn.

Coolant leak Suspect from rocker cover gasket. ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front breather pipe is split.

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking to front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,393 miles

Coolant leak Suspect from thermostat housing. ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,771 miles

Coolant leak Suspect from thermostat housing. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 88,771 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak Suspect from thermostat housing. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 84,569 miles

Heat shield loose above rear silencer.

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread (repairable).

Oil leak suspect sump gasket.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,790 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,032 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 77,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,405 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 72,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,455 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,550 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,806 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 57,806 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,464 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 46,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,324 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 39,194 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,557 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,498 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 24,498 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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,575 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 GNJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GNJ, 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 GNJ registered?

BT53 GNJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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