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BT53 YHP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,030 mi
Last recorded112,030 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YHP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,030 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 112,030 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR SILENCER BLOWN (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 107,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR OF MAIN. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 107,742 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing LOCKING FLAP JAMMED (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR OF MAIN. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,488 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 102,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,630 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

coolant level low/coolant leak from housing front of engine

front wipers smear slightly

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,027 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Heat shield insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

unable to see front brake pads ( trims fitted )

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,966 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 70,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,091 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2011 53,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 41,432 miles

both front headlamps showing blue light

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,720 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 33,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 25,654 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 25,654 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2007 16,014 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,648 miles

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

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 YHP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YHP, 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 YHP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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