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BT53 OKN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,532 mi
Last recorded110,532 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OKN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 110,532 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,624 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wax oil needed

Fail 26 Aug 2021 98,017 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wax oil needed

Pass 24 Sep 2020 96,296 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 96,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE DRUM ............... (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 94,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,609 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 90,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire between tank and exhaust (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

only just met emissions limits after 2nd test

Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 67,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 51,814 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,770 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,795 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 41,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,008 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,778 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 38,778 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,178 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

off side rear tyre aged/cracked in tread

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,178 miles

off side rear tyre aged/cracked in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,086 miles

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

n/s front door mirror glass missing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,044 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 16,971 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 OKN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OKN, 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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BT53 OKN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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