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BT53 OLV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,960 mi
Last recorded81,960 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,960 miles

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,591 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,203 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 22,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,849 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,270 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 15,998 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 12,486 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 OLV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

BT53 OLV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is BT53 OLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 OLV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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