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BT53 UKC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,228 mi
Last recorded137,228 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UKC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 137,228 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 137,228 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 133,632 miles

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

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

engine man lamp on

Fail 14 Aug 2017 133,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine man lamp on

Pass 26 Aug 2016 124,801 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower engine stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 124,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower engine stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 115,374 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 115,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,582 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 105,582 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,810 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 81,306 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 8 May 2010 68,962 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2010 68,962 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 32,177 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,950 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

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 UKC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UKC, 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 UKC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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