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BT53 YJO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,551 mi
Last recorded62,551 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 62,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 60,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 57,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 57,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 53,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,775 miles

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

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

Rear rear axle bushes worn

Fail 27 Jan 2022 49,752 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rear axle bushes worn

Pass 14 Jan 2021 49,295 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 48,908 miles

Offside Front seat dose not fold

Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,456 miles

Offside Front seat folding inop

Fail 10 Jan 2019 48,456 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat folding inop

Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,993 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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,817 miles

drivers seat folding stiff

Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,893 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,867 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 42,345 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,200 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,016 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,608 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,670 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,405 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 15,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YJO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

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

Is BT53 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 YJO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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