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BT53 YLC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,617 mi
Last recorded51,617 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YLC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 51,617 miles

REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 15 Jan 2025 46,830 miles

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old 2003

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn beam both swing bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion under side suspension components/exhaust

Pass 17 Jan 2024 44,880 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 44,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 42,858 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 40,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 39,781 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 39,059 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 38,101 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 36,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 35,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 34,794 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,687 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 32,319 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,014 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 29,464 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 27,708 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 25,969 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,476 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,082 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,907 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 YLC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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